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Michigan lockdowns threaten income inequality and small business
Eric Tubbs reports that Michigan's extended three week pause worsens small business closures, with Dan's Diner and many others shutting down as lockdowns hit lower income workers hardest. Experts warn 6,000 more could close, while uneven rules favor gyms and retailers over service-industry jobs, deepening economic inequality statewide.
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Climate education as global remedy for jobs and climate
Leaders must install compulsory climate education worldwide. Burrow and Rogers argue climate literacy will unlock green jobs and civic engagement, citing UN Paris aims, COP26 context, and Italy's model. The EarthDay.org and ITUC figures highlight broad coalition support and the need to measure progress via educated populations.
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