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All the president’s money men: the Trumponomics team

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Carbon Cost of Tourism

This chapter explores the troubling rise of carbon emissions linked to tourism, amplified by the concept of 'flight shame' in Europe. It reviews a study revealing that tourism emissions have surged faster than economic growth, emphasizing the disparity in emissions between affluent and poorer nations. The discussion concludes by urging governments to implement comprehensive policies to regulate the tourism sector and mitigate its environmental impact.

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