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Climate change report: prevent damage by overhauling global economy
2014-09-16 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The world can still act in time to stave off the worst effects of climate change, and enjoy the fruits of continued economic growth as long as the global economy can be transformed within the next 15 years, a group of the world's leading economists and political leaders will argue on Tuesday. Tackling climate change can be a boon to prosperity, rather than a brake, according to the study involving a roll-call of the globe's biggest institutions, including the UN, the OECD group of rich countries,...
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WestJet charges $25 bag fee for economy fares
2014-09-15 17:37:03| Airlines - Topix.net
The cost of flying is increasing for millions of Canadian passengers after WestJet Airlines announced it will start charging some economy fare customers a fee to check their first bag on flights within Canada and to the United States. The new fee, ranging between $25 and $29.50 depending on provincial taxes, will apply to all new bookings made starting Monday for travel on WestJet and its regional airline Encore as of Oct. 29. WestJet said the new charge - to be paid at check-in or up to 24 hours online before travel - is expected to affect one in five of its travellers, or some 4.4 million passengers a year.
OECD sees global economy held back
2014-09-15 13:27:12| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A slow recovery among nations using the euro is holding back the global economy, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says.
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Letter: Trucking vital to nation's economy
2014-09-15 11:34:52| Trucking - Topix.net
Do you know how you get the clothes you wear, food you eat or medicine you take? All these items, and basically everything we use in our daily lives, are delivered by a professional truck driver. Most Americans don't recognize the vital role the trucking industry plays in our everyday lives.
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Is Union Pacific Going To Go Off The Rails With The Global Economy Waning?
2014-09-14 20:49:41| Railroads - Topix.net
I don't believe the global economy is all its cracked up to be right now, and this may drop the share price in the near future. I still like the stock but will not be purchasing any shares at this particular moment and wait more towards the ex-dividend date to pick up some shares.
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