The Earth's climate is predicted to change due to the buildup of greenhouse gases; the associated rate of temperature change is significantly faster than any observed changes in the last 10,000 years. ... The other 68% of emissions are affected more by the types of industries in the U.S., the types of offices we use, how our food is grown, and other factors. ... And finally, nations vary in their ability to cope and adapt to global warming and a changing climate. some nations will likely experience more effects than others, while other nations may benefit more than others. Poorer nati...

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The unplanned communities that extend out from the cities eat up existing rich farmland, requiring food to be transported in from greater distances. ... Instead of spending millions of dollars upgrading and building roads, funds could be diverted to fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly ways of moving people such as, electric buses and trolleys, high-speed trains, and monorail. ... Pessimism about the future is pervasive in many nations, evidenced...

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It's collaboration of ideas with other nations are beginning to make leaps and bounds in the game of global economics. ... Friedman was able to observe how numerous businesses could collaborate with each other completely as they quickly shared information faster than ever. ... On the subject of culture and economic performance Friedman's thinking was heavily influenced by David Landes' and his book The Wealth and Poverty of Nations (Friedman, 421). ... By the creation of reasonable guiding principles, without having to sacrifice a nation states sovereignty, there will be a huge ...

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