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Countries in Special Situations
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Expert Opinions & Stories
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When buying local exacerbates climate change
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Technology is still one’s best friend
Technology often has inherent limitations
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Taxes are the primary source for government spending on public services, such as healthcare, police, unemployment benefits, education, etc, and will be very important in raising revenue to finance…