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As scientific and observational evidence on global warming piles up every day, questions of economic policy in this central environmental topic have taken center stage. But as author and prominent Yale economist William Nordhaus observes, the issues involved in understanding global warming and slowing its harmful effects are complex and cross disciplinary boundaries. For example, ecologists see global warming as a threat to ecosystems, utilities as a debit to their balance sheets, and farmers as a hazard to their livelihoods.

Arctic Blast Sweeps Across the U.S.: What You Need to Know A powerful arctic blast is gripping much of the United States, bringing dangerously low temperatures, wind chills, and potential blizzards to several regions. Here's a detailed breakdown of the situation: Areas Affected: The brunt of the cold snap is impacting the Midwest, Northeast, and Plains states, but its reach extends into the South and even parts of the West Coast. Cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Denver, and Dallas are bracing for significant impacts. Temperatures and Wind Chills: Temperatures are expected to plummet ...