Topic – Economy
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UN warns of environmentally induced poverty epidemic
New report urges action
The United Nation's 2013 Human Development Report warns that without serious changes billions of people could be pushed into extreme poverty.
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Alex Davies
Americans don't get cycling
Here's what Americans don't get about cycling - and why it's a problem
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Houston neighborhood organizing against Keystone XL
Manchester borders refineries
Some residents of Manchester, where 90 percent of the tar sands crude would be processed, are fighting the development of the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Alex Steffen
Economy will be urban, green
The 21st century economy will be urban, high tech, and green
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David Roberts
Solar should break up w/ wind
Energy CEO: Solar should break up with wind, date natural gas, have distributed babies
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Diverse schools help combat gentrification
Amid changing neighborhoods
Gentrification is happening in cities throughout America, but some school districts are implementing policies to encourage diversity and provide opportunities.
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Densifying Denver
After years of sprawl
Following a flurry of transit-oriented development, the city of Denver is moving away from suburban sprawl and toward denser more sustainable communities.
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Houston’s economic future dependent on quality of life
Claims Rice's Prof. Klineberg
In a diversifying economy, sociologist Stephen Klineberg says urban development and beautification efforts are needed to attract a talented workforce.
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