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The article discusses efforts to raise awareness about the potential detrimental economic impacts of climate change, highlighting the Risky Business Project, a collection of U.S. business and policy leaders focused on preparing for climate change. Topics addressed include the views of Greg Page, executive chairman of food company Carhill; efforts to address a lack of political action on climate change; and the involvement of former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer in the Risky Business Project.

The author discusses the benefits of wildlife and nature conservation areas such as protected forests, marine sanctuaries, and national parks, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of such areas for human beings. Topics addressed include nature conservation areas that provide water resources for large populations of humans, as well as economic and national security benefits of conserved ecosystems in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mongolia, and the United States.