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041			_aeng
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245			_aCosts of inaction on key environmental challenges /
260			_bOECD Pub., _c2008. _aParis:
300			_a213 p.
505			_a1. Introduction-- 2. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Air and Water Pollution-- 3. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Climate Change-- 4. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Environment-related Industrial Accidents and Natural Disasters-- 5. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Natural Resource Management-- 6. Summary and Conclusions.
520			_a Countries today face numerous environmental policy challenges, such as climate change, air and water pollution, natural-resource management, natural disasters and environment-related hazards. The costs of not responding to them can be considerable, in some cases representing a significant drag on OECD economies. This report provides introductory perspectives on the costs of inaction and discusses some of the future problems likely to be encountered in this very complex area.
650			_aClimate change _935943
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