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The $9.7 Trillion Problem: Cyclones and Climate ChangeCyclones have been quietly costing the world for decades, costs that could grow due to climate change.
By Brian Kahn Published
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Political Favoritism Is Visible from Space, Study FindsThe favor of a political leader can be seen from space, with nighttime lights increasing in regions of politically corrupt countries that see a hometown hero taking national power.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Great Plains Gender Gap: Where Are the Women?The Great Plains may be the place to be for ladies looking for a date. In some rural communities, men outnumber women four to one. Jobs, on the other hand, might be harder to come by.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Is America Now an Oligarchy Nation? (Op-Ed)Opinion Is America no longer a democracy?
By Jeff Nesbit Published
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What Holds Back Women Research Faculty?Economics researcher Donna Ginther explores why so few women occupy senior research posts.
By Leslie Fink Published
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Without Economic Incentives, Protecting Global Forests May Prove Impossible (Op-Ed)Opinion Can economics save the planet's forests?
By Kate Dillon Levin Published
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Time is Key to Putting a Price on Climate Risk (Op-Ed)Opinion As society waits to respond to global risks, challenges are becoming more difficult to solve.
By Bob Litterman Published
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When 'Suckers' Rebuild Eroding Beaches, 'Free Riders' BenefitOne group pays, both profit in computer model.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Unhappy Returns: Climate Change's Big Tax on AmericansOpinion As you file your taxes, what is climate change really costing you?
By Mindy Lubber Published
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