Ashley Perl

When Amanda Faulkner and her husband began exploring fertility treatments in Ontario, they faced long wait times and high costs. Here, she tells journalist @ashleyaperl how a message board pointed her toward a growing trend: fertility tourism. thewalrus.ca/faced-with-sky…

When Amanda Faulkner and her husband began exploring fertility treatments in Ontario, they faced long wait times and high costs. Here, she tells journalist @ashleyaperl how a message board pointed her toward a growing trend: fertility tourism. thewalrus.ca/faced-with-sky…

Facial recognition technology can identify a patient, diagnose certain health conditions, and even detect pain—but racial and gender bias, as well as privacy and security risks, persist. More from @nahidwid: on.cfr.org/3UJccYx

Canada has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Reaching these goals will require a massive increase in electrical power generation to replace fossil fuel consumption. But to get there, provinces must learn to share. Read more: canadianaffairs.news/2024/04/30/how…

Researchers in India want the government to establish thresholds for sugars, salt, and fats in ultra-processed foods—better known as junk foods—so that warning labels and advertising bans can be put in place. @write2pys explains: on.cfr.org/3J3jq2P

Making climate change feel urgent and tangible is necessary for climate action. @ashleyaperl highlights how the usage of language has major impacts on motivating people to act against climate change. on.cfr.org/3VlaNIh

There isn’t much of a gender gap in #Iceland, except in its #maritime industry. But go back in time, and you’ll find women pulling in nets and steering the helm. Read on from @ashleyaperl of @dlsphjournalism : tinyurl.com/2chc3x5b #women #genderequity #fishing #wagegap