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Calculating the economic impact of express delivery networks
2015-01-16 13:26:46| Trucking - Topix.net
A new study examining the economic impact of the four member companies of the Global Express Association DHL Express, FedEx Corp., TNT and United Parcel Service estimates they "facilitated" some three million jobs worldwide in 2013, representing 0.19% of global gross domestic product or over $140 billion in economic activity. "Our results are based on GEA member data only and should therefore be viewed as a conservative estimate of the overall footprint of the express delivery industry," the trade group said.
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Plummeting oil: the impact on green investment
2015-01-16 06:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Citywire: The dramatic plunge in the oil price has sparked falls in the shares of green energy companies over recent months. With oil having tumbled around 56% since June last year, investors have been re-evaluating the credentials of those companies reliant on or producing energy from other sources. US electric car maker Tesla (TSLA.O) is perhaps the most celebrated of these stocks. Held at opposite ends of the investment credibility stakes by the Scottish Mortgage (SMT ) investment trust and our own...
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EU's new regulations likely to negatively impact organic food production, say critics
2015-01-15 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
The European Union's new decision to introduce strict regulations on organic food production has been criticised for the possible negative impact on the sector.
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Economic slowdown to impact Calgary real estate market in 2015
2015-01-14 21:22:00| Real Estate - Topix.net
The Calgary Real Estate Board released its annual forecast for the upcoming year and is projecting sales to drop by four per cent in 2015. However, housing prices are expected to remain stable and increase by 1.6 per cent.
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Analysts: Mercury rule review could impact Duke Energy
2015-01-14 14:57:02| Energy - Topix.net
Duke Energy's two-unit Asheville Plant and Unit 5 at its Cliffside Steam Station would not be impacted by a mercury ruling. But other environmental considerations may dictate their retirement.
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