Tag #Economic Impact

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DB's Hamburg-Berlin Line Renovation: Three-Quarter-Year Closure, Commuters and Freight Companies Affected

Deutsche Bahn's plan to renovate the Hamburg-Berlin railway line involves a three-quarter-year closure, rerouting long-distance trains and creating a massive bus replacement service for commuters, while freight companies express concerns about longer detours and potential business disruption.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
welt.de
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German Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes €1 Billion in Losses

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany, originating from a virus type traced to Asia, has led to the culling of thousands of animals across affected farms in Brandenburg and resulted in an estimated €1 billion loss for the agricultural sector due to import bans imposed by countries outside the...

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Zero Hunger
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China's Population Declines for Third Straight Year

China's population fell by 1.39 million in 2024 to 1.408 billion, marking a third consecutive year of decline due to falling birth rates and an aging population, mirroring trends in East Asia and creating economic and social challenges.

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Zero Hunger
nytimes.com
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Indiana Fever to Get $78 Million Performance Center

Pacers Sports & Entertainment will build a $78 million, 108,000-square-foot performance center for the Indiana Fever in downtown Indianapolis, featuring two practice courts, a strength and conditioning center, and a spa, following the team's successful 2024 season.

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Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
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Canada Explores Retaliatory Options Against Potential US Tariff Hike

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial leaders are exploring retaliatory options against a potential 25% US tariff increase on Canadian imports, considering tariffs on US steel, ceramics, glass, and Florida orange juice, while Alberta's premier opposes any energy export restrictions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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LA Wildfires: $250 Billion in Damages Expose Risks of Hillside Development

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have burned at least 12,000 homes, displaced 150,000 people, caused 25 deaths and 24 missing, and inflicted an estimated $250 billion in damage, highlighting the risks of development in fire-prone areas.

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Climate Action
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Global Population Decline Accelerates

China's population fell by 1.4 million in 2024, continuing a global trend of declining populations and aging societies, prompting governments to offer financial incentives to encourage childbirth; however, long-term solutions require addressing economic and cultural factors.

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No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges

In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Climate Change Risks to Global Economy: 50% Growth Plummet Predicted

A new report warns that climate change could cause a 50% plummet in global economic growth by 2090 unless urgent action is taken to decarbonize and restore nature; current economic models, the report says, vastly underestimate the risks.

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Climate Action
aljazeera.com
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Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024

US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
bbc.com
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Holyhead Port Partially Reopens After Storm Damage, Businesses Count the Cost

Damage from Storm Darragh to Holyhead port on December 7th caused a month-long closure, affecting 2 million annual passengers and 1200 daily lorries, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses while only one berth will partially reopen Thursday.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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Trump's Tariffs Threaten 500,000 Ontario Jobs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford estimates 450,000-500,000 job losses in his province due to Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting an upcoming meeting between Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss countermeasures, including retaliatory tariffs and potential energy...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth