Tag #Economic Impact

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New Great Koala National Park in NSW: Balancing Conservation and Economic Realities

The NSW Minns government announced a 176,000-hectare Great Koala National Park, halting logging, impacting 300 jobs but potentially creating 1700 sustainable jobs through carbon credit schemes.

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Life on Land
kathimerini.gr
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Bruegel Study: 16% of EU GDP at Risk in Low-Carbon Transition

A Bruegel study reveals that 16% of the European Union's GDP is exposed to the energy transition, with Greece among the most vulnerable countries, highlighting significant disparities in sustainability performance among member states and emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy beyond carbon ta...

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Climate Action
elmundo.es
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Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant: Impending Closure and Socioeconomic Impact

The Almaraz nuclear power plant in Cáceres, Spain, faces closure in 2027-2028, jeopardizing 1031 direct and indirect jobs, and significantly impacting the regional economy and population.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Surge in 'Zombie' Foreclosures Destabilizes US Housing Markets

A surge in vacant, investor-owned homes, or 'zombie foreclosures,' is destabilizing housing markets in the Midwest and South, with Indiana having over 30,000 vacant investor-owned properties (7.2% of the total), followed by Illinois (6.1%), Oklahoma and Alabama (5.9%), and Ohio (5.8%), due to factor...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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Global Freshwater Crisis: Economic and Social Impacts

The global freshwater crisis, impacting 2 billion lacking clean water and causing €49.4 trillion in annual economic losses, is worsening due to climate change and rising demand, leading to food insecurity, political instability, and mass migration.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
bbc.com
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First US Case of Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Fly Confirmed

A case of New World screwworm fly, a parasitic insect, was confirmed in the US on August 4th in a patient returning from El Salvador; the patient is recovering, and no further human or animal cases have been reported.

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Good Health and Well-being
npr.org
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Booming Marijuana Industry Transforms New Buffalo, Michigan

The legalization of marijuana in Michigan has led to a surge in dispensaries in New Buffalo Township, generating significant revenue but also causing traffic and public safety concerns.

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Reduced Inequality
fr.euronews.com
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EU-Russia Trade Plummets After Ukraine Invasion

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, EU-Russia trade plummeted by 82 percent by Q2 2025, with the EU achieving its first trade surplus with Russia in over two decades due to import restrictions and decreased energy prices.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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UK Fertility Rate at Record Low: Societal and Economic Implications

England and Wales' fertility rate has fallen to a record low of 1.41, raising concerns about an aging population and its impact on the economy and social care.

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Reduced Inequality
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Debenhams to Close Burnley Distribution Center, Jeopardizing 1200+ Jobs

Debenhams plans to close its Burnley distribution center, putting over 1200 jobs at risk starting in early 2026, as it transitions operations to Sheffield to enhance efficiency, impacting the local economy significantly.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Speculated UK Property Tax Hike Slows Housing Market

Speculation of new UK property taxes—a potential tax on homes over £500,000 and removal of capital gains tax exemptions above £1.5 million—is slowing the housing market, with estate agents reporting decreased buyer confidence and a wait-and-see approach. July saw a 5% year-on-year rise in sales agre...

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Reduced Inequality
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Yiwu Manufacturers Gear Up for 2026 World Cup

Yiwu, China, is already mass-producing World Cup merchandise for the 2026 tournament, with orders surging from Mexico, Europe, and the US, boosting sports goods exports by 16.8 percent to $951.1 million in the first seven months of 2024.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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