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24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Chicago

This Swing State City Lost Nearly 25% of Its Population in Just 5 Years

Population decline in several U.S. cities could influence the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Europe news

These Countries Are Packed With Old People, and It's a Major Problem

Aging populations lead to fewer workers, economic strain, and increased demand for social services. [ more ]
Fortune
3 weeks ago
Education

American kids are losing fundamental skills-states should address this now before they lose billions in federal funding

Only one in three U.S. children meet fourth-grade reading standards, fueling economic and educational crises exacerbated by pandemic-related challenges. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
4 weeks ago
Business

Brooklyn Delivery Workers Say They Struggle Under New Wage Laws

The new wage law for food delivery workers has led to unexpected negative impacts, reducing hours and earnings for many workers. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
OMG science

This Is How Humans Destroyed the World's 4th Largest Lake

The Aral Sea, once the world's 4th largest lake, was drastically drained due to water diversion for cotton production, leading to significant environmental and economic consequences. [ more ]
Earth911
4 months ago
Science

Earth911 Podcast: Consumer Reports' Chris Harto On The Lifetime Cost Of Climate Change

American child born in 2024 may face $500,000 to $1 million in lifetime financial costs due to climate change. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Chicago

This Swing State City Lost Nearly 25% of Its Population in Just 5 Years

Population decline in several U.S. cities could influence the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Europe news

These Countries Are Packed With Old People, and It's a Major Problem

Aging populations lead to fewer workers, economic strain, and increased demand for social services. [ more ]
Fortune
3 weeks ago
Education

American kids are losing fundamental skills-states should address this now before they lose billions in federal funding

Only one in three U.S. children meet fourth-grade reading standards, fueling economic and educational crises exacerbated by pandemic-related challenges. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
4 weeks ago
Business

Brooklyn Delivery Workers Say They Struggle Under New Wage Laws

The new wage law for food delivery workers has led to unexpected negative impacts, reducing hours and earnings for many workers. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
OMG science

This Is How Humans Destroyed the World's 4th Largest Lake

The Aral Sea, once the world's 4th largest lake, was drastically drained due to water diversion for cotton production, leading to significant environmental and economic consequences. [ more ]
Earth911
4 months ago
Science

Earth911 Podcast: Consumer Reports' Chris Harto On The Lifetime Cost Of Climate Change

American child born in 2024 may face $500,000 to $1 million in lifetime financial costs due to climate change. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Environment

Climate change leads to higher GDPs in the North and declines in the South

Climate change is exacerbating existing global inequalities, with high-income countries experiencing net gains while low-income countries suffer losses.
The University of Delaware's report quantifies the economic consequences of climate change, with an overall global economic loss of 1.8% in 2022.
Annual losses from climate change amount to $2.1 trillion, and cumulative losses since 1992 amount to $21 trillion. [ more ]
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