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US economy in surprise downturn

2013-01-30 15:27:21| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The US economy unexpectedly shrank at an annualised rate of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012, official figures indicate.

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Speed and Fuel Economy Just Dont Mix

2013-01-29 09:00:30| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Until last week, no one had quantified the effect real-world speeds have on fuel economy, but new research by the Department of Energy now makes it clear. How much will it cost to hit the pedal? [More]

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US economy gets lift from housing, auto sales and other tailwinds

2013-01-29 04:43:17| Auto Dealers - Topix.net

The housing, banking and auto industries are surging back to health and that has helped push the stock market to a five-year peak.

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Climate Change Impacts to US Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy

2013-01-28 20:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ScienceDaily: According to a new technical report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities' social, economic and natural systems. The report, Coastal Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerabilities: a technical input to the 2013 National Climate Assessment, authored by leading scientists and experts, emphasizes the need for increased coordination and planning to ensure U.S. coastal communities are resilient against the effects of climate change. ...

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Report: Circular economy savings top $700bn

2013-01-28 12:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

BusinessGreen: Consumer goods companies could be missing out on $700bn (445bn) worth of savings by failing to incorporate recycling in their business models. That is according to the latest report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which attempts to quantify the benefits of the so-called "circular economy", where products are designed so that their materials and components can be easily recycled and reused. The report focuses on the $3.2tr global markets for clothing, food and drink, and associated packaging,...

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