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Researchers publish report on economic risks of climate change

2014-06-25 06:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

PhysOrg: The American economy faces major risks from climate change, including damaging coastal storms, growing heat-related mortality, and declining labor productivity, according to an independent report released today by business, education and political leaders. The report, titled Risky Business, relies upon research also released today in the American Climate Prospectus: Economic Risks in the United States.(ACP). Like a financial prospectus, the prospectus assesses the risks and opportunities for the...

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Midwest Inland Port - Positive Economic Impact

2014-06-25 05:34:18| Agriculture - Topix.net

Shipping containers moved by rail from Decatur can reach seaports on the east and west coasts and the gulf region in just a matter of days.

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Federal climate change report warns of economic, health impacts

2014-06-25 01:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Toronto STar: Canadians can expect more floods, storms and other damaging extreme weather events as global warming inevitably gets worse, says a federal government report that also says governments are lagging in efforts to adapt to this climate change shift. The 292-page report, released with little fanfare on the Natural Resources Canada website, says more work is needed by governments to help Canadians cope with the far-reaching health, economic and environmental threats posed by global warming. It says...

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Why a grim US economic picture is brightening

2014-06-24 20:00:16| Auto Dealers - Topix.net

When the government updates its estimate Wednesday of how the U.S. economy fared last quarter, the number is pretty sure to be ugly.

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Why A Grim US Economic Picture Is Brightening

2014-06-24 20:00:15| Auto Dealers - Topix.net