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How Forests Near and Far Benefit People in Cities

The City Fix

A New Yorker may not think about the forested Catskills Mountain Range upstate as she pours a glass of water. Londoners probably don’t consider the Amazon rainforest as they watch the rain falling on city parks. And folks in Addis.

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Global Briefing: Italy experiences new European temperature record

Business Green

It also highlights the disproportionately large carbon footprint of rich people and nations, and singles out the significant emissions that result from SUVs and meat eating. A low-carbon economy is already becoming a reality and companies that aren't prepared for it could pay a heavy financial cost," DiNapoli said.