This recent article by the Guardian discusses actions being taken by the US government in concert with several companies to prepare for the effects of climate change:
The US government is working with several companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, to prepare for the effects of climate change.
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Along with its warning this week that delaying action on climate change would cause enormous economic losses, the White House has announced a series of data-related initiatives to prepare US food and water supplies – along with the industries and jobs that rely on them – for climate challenges.
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A new report from president’s council of economic advisors found that the costs of cutting greenhouse gas pollution and coping with global warming’s impacts would rise by 40% for every decade of delay. It is “clear that not taking action has far greater costs” than prompt action, White House counselor John Podesta told reporters on a press call this week.
To read more about the changing world and what you can do to prepare, visit: www.newmessage.org
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