'Economic Case for Nature': World Bank warns global economy is facing $2.7tr hit from nature degradation

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Major new report argues enhanced environmental protection would deliver a massive 'win-win' for the global economy

Stronger safeguards for the natural world would deliver a long list of economic and social benefits while preventing a potential $2.7tr hit to the global economy, according to a new report released yesterday...

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