New Brunswick has the highest road fatality rate in Canada at 8.2 per 100,000 people, making residents twice as likely to die in an accident compared to those in Ontario. The editorial emphasizes the need for concerted action to improve road safety.

The article explores the sustainable architectural practices pioneered by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, focusing on passive cooling techniques using traditional materials like mud brick. These methods, which include thick walls, natural ventilation, and courtyards, are highlighted as effective in maintaining cool temperatures in some of the world's hottest regions, such as Egypt and Turkey. Despite their effectiveness, these traditional techniques face challenges from modern, energy-intensive designs and political issues, particularly in regions like Diyarbakir, Turkey, where heritage sites are being lost. The article underscores the importance of preserving and learning from these traditional methods to address climate change and energy dependency.

In New Gourna, Egypt, Hassan Fathy's 1945 social housing experiment using traditional Nubian materials and passive cooling techniques offers a sustainable alternative to modern air conditioning. Despite the effectiveness of these methods, challenges such as political unrest, economic constraints, and cultural skepticism hinder their broader adoption. The article highlights the urgent need to preserve and integrate these traditional cooling technologies, which are not only functional and sustainable but also culturally significant, into contemporary architecture to address climate change.

Said Afouzar's family was devastated by an earthquake in Amizmiz, Morocco, which destroyed their home and killed his two children. Despite frantic rescue efforts by neighbors, there was no immediate aid from local authorities. Displaced families, including Afouzar's, are now living in makeshift tents, struggling with the loss and lack of resources. The community is relying on each other for support as they await further assistance.

Tiniskt, a village in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, was devastated by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on September 8, resulting in the death of over 50 of its 330 residents. Survivors are now living in government-provided tents, sharing communal meals and resources. Personal stories of loss and resilience emerge, such as Zahra Ait Tagadirt, who lost her children, and Hassan Ait Lemachi, who lost his wife and daughter. Despite the tragedy, the community is determined to rebuild, with aid announced by King Mohammed VI and local initiatives to provide basic amenities.

Life in the village of Tinisket in Morocco's Atlas Mountains was simple and good, supported by olive and nut trees and remittances from family members in cities. However, the recent earthquake has devastated the village, leaving the residents with almost nothing.

Morocco's earthquake death toll nears 3,000, with international rescuers facing challenges reaching remote areas. Villages in the High Atlas Mountains are devastated, and the Moroccan government accepts foreign aid from Spain, UAE, Qatar, and Britain. Germany's assistance offer is met with silence. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch vows to expedite crisis management and support affected citizens, with plans for reconstruction and compensation. King Mohammed VI has not publicly addressed the disaster. Rescue efforts are a mix of military, civil defense, and volunteers, with many locals digging through rubble. In Asni, a military field hospital is set up, and in Elbour, military rescuers work to recover bodies. The village of Talat N’Yaaqoub is severely damaged, with rescue efforts turning into a recovery mission.

In Amizmiz, Morocco, Said Afouzar lost his home and children, Hamza and Yusra, in a devastating earthquake. Despite frantic rescue efforts, his family could not be saved. The community, lacking state aid, relied on each other for support, with many left homeless and living in makeshift tents. The article highlights the absence of local authorities and the dire conditions faced by survivors.

Said Afouzar, while at his sister's house in Amizmiz, Morocco, experienced an earthquake that caused his home to collapse as he attempted to enter. He heard his family's cries from under the rubble and, with the help of neighbors, managed to rescue his wife three hours after the quake and his children by 10 a.m. the following Saturday.

Said Afouzar lost his home and family in the devastating earthquake in Amizmiz, Morocco. Despite frantic efforts to rescue his wife and children, only his wife survived. The community is struggling with inadequate aid and shelter, relying on each other for support. The article highlights the emotional and physical toll on survivors, with local authorities criticized for their slow response.