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		<title>The impact of climate change on the economy</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to &#8220;The impact of climate change on the economy&#8221; on Spreaker. Climate change is no longer just about the environment; it is costing us money. As the planet warms, extreme weather events like storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more common and destructive. These disasters damage homes, roads, and businesses, leading to huge &#8230;</p>
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Climate change is no longer just about the environment; it is costing us money. As the planet warms, extreme weather events like storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more common and destructive. These disasters damage homes, roads, and businesses, leading to huge repair bills. Insurance costs are rising as well. With more claims after climate related disasters, insurers increase premiums, making it more expensive for families and businesses to stay protected. Climate change disrupts trade. In 2022, severe drought in Europe made major rivers too shallow for cargo ships, delaying deliveries of fuel and other goods and slowing economic activity across several countries. Moving to renewable energy such as wind, solar, and hydro can create jobs, attract investment, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Choosing clean energy is not only good for the planet but also a smart economic strategy.</p>
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		<title>“Give a Damn – The Ticket to Cultural Change” By Mark Lewis</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Austin Tang]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to &#8220;“Give a Damn – The Ticket to Cultural Change” By Mark Lewis&#8221; on Spreaker. “Give a Damn – The Ticket to Cultural Change” is for individuals and organizations that need to develop a stronger awareness and understanding of their thoughts, which can lead to behaviors and actions that are selfish, irresponsible, and destructive. &#8230;</p>
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“Give a Damn – The Ticket to Cultural Change” is for individuals and organizations that need to develop a stronger awareness and understanding of their thoughts, which can lead to behaviors and actions that are selfish, irresponsible, and destructive. This book creates a solution for a simple but also challenging mindset change that is necessary for society to prosper. Traditional values such as accountability, altruism, and integrity are the foundation of moral prosperity; yet such traits are not integrated into our thoughts and actions. The Give a Damn philosophy articulates how the development of our society in combination with our selfish thoughts and actions towards others degrade society. It involves a high commitment to putting the needs of others first to improve interpersonal relationships and help motivate and inspire positivity. The Give a Damn book provides initiatives that each individual, employee, and CEO in any field can implement. This will effectively lead to greater success, happiness, and clarity both personally and professionally. Give a Damn is the positive ticket to cultural change for society, and it begins with you and me.<br />
<a href="http://giveadamnbook.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">giveadamnbook.com</a></p>
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<p>The New Pledge: How the American Accountability Pledge Can Save Our Country</p>
<p>The Congressional Accountability Pledge: Ending the Polarization of Our Legislators</p>
<p>American Culture in Jeopardy: How YOU Can Do Your Part to Save It</p>
<p>Give A Hoot! How To Get Your Kids Involved In the American Accountability Pledge &#8211; Even the littlest</p>
<p>among us can make a big difference</p>
<p>Technology – A nasty Communication Consequence</p>
<p>Two Non-Medical Secrets to Living a Longer and Happier Life</p>
<p>Give A Damn – The Easy and Real ticket to Cultural and Business Change</p>
<p>Publisher: Journey Publications, LLC; 2nd edition (November 9, 2018)</p>
<p>Language: English<br />
Paperback: 165 pages<br />
ISBN-10: 0967169666</p>
<p>ISBN-13: 978-0967169668</p>
<p>About the Author</p>
<p>Mark was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He received his BS degree in Finance from Boston College and an MBA in Marketing from Tulane University. He worked for IBM for 13 years, before forming a New Orleans-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) and also starting and supporting several other successful business ventures and consulting groups.</p>
<p>Mark served for 10 years as President of the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC), assisting with the technology development of Louisiana. In November of 2005, Mark was selected by the Governor’s office as Technology Leader of the Year for the State of Louisiana. Through his leadership, Louisiana became one of the top three states in the country in technology job and wage growth. Mark left the LTC in 2012 and is currently the President of Communique LLC, an entrepreneurial business coaching firm based in New Orleans. Mark helps coach CEOs to become wildly successful, moderates 5 CEO Round tables in Louisiana, is the volunteer membership director for EO of Louisiana, is the Project Coordinator for Louisiana’s Annual IT Symposium, and owns a fiberglass manufacturing company.</p>
<p>Mark&#8217;s passion is to help make the world a better place to live in. Based on his life, coaching, and entrepreneurial experiences he wrote the books Give a Damn for 4 reasons: </p>
<p>1) To help make each individual a happier person, </p>
<p>2) To help happy people make other people happy, </p>
<p>3) To help make the world a much better place to live in and most importantly, </p>
<p>4) To help find a cure for Lou Gehrig&#8217;s disease (ALS)!</p>
<p>His goal is to create a Give A Damn revolution that consists of more than ONE MILLION members.</p>
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