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8:11pm, 8th May, 2019

U.S. Coral Reefs Do $1.8 Billion of Work Per Year

By dampening the energy of waves, coral reefs protect coastal cities from flooding damage and other economic losses. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in ag, forestry and land use

3:20pm, 8th May, 2019

Nature

Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in ag, forestry and land use

(International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)) Vietnam is one of the fortunate nations that has a suite of untapped options for emissions reductions that, if undertaken, can save the country an estimated $2.3 billion by 2030, substantially de...

How to Save $45 Billion on Health Care Costs Each Year

10:47am, 3rd May, 2019

Humans

How to Save $45 Billion on Health Care Costs Each Year

Nearly 700,000 people get sick or die each year from infections they get in the hospital—most of which are preventable-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

After A $14 Billion Upgrade, New Orleans' Levees Are Sinking

7:09pm, 11th April, 2019

Nature

After A $14 Billion Upgrade, New Orleans' Levees Are Sinking

Sea level rise and ground subsidence will render the flood barriers inadequate in just four years-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Investors commit another $1.25 billion to fund OneWeb’s internet satellite system

1:20pm, 18th March, 2019

Space

Investors commit another $1.25 billion to fund OneWeb’s internet satellite system

An artist’s conception shows a OneWeb satellite in orbit. (OneWeb Illustration) The international says it’s raised another $1.25 billion in funding for its internet satellite constellation, ensuring a ramp-up in its production and launch campaign wit...

India's stubble burning air pollution causes USD 30 billion economic losses, health risks

5:13am, 4th March, 2019

Humans

India's stubble burning air pollution causes USD 30 billion economic losses, health risks

(International Food Policy Research Institute) India's air pollution made headlines around the globe last year. IFPRI researchers estimate the economic and health cost of air pollution caused due to stubble burning at USD 30 billion per year in...

Rising Seas Soaked Home Owners for $16 Billion over 12 Years

1:34pm, 1st March, 2019

Nature

Rising Seas Soaked Home Owners for $16 Billion over 12 Years

The threat of flooding has driven some buyers away and caused losses in property values-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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U.S. Coral Reefs Do $1.8 Billion of Work Per Year

Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in ag, forestry and land use

How to Save $45 Billion on Health Care Costs Each Year

After A $14 Billion Upgrade, New Orleans' Levees Are Sinking

Investors commit another $1.25 billion to fund OneWeb’s internet satellite system

India's stubble burning air pollution causes USD 30 billion economic losses, health risks

Rising Seas Soaked Home Owners for $16 Billion over 12 Years

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