risk
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Experts warn climate change increases the risk of major pollution events in future on busier and more hazardous seas.
From BBC
Another risk is that household wealth has been buoyed by years of equity gains, and a sustained selloff could cause consumers to pull back, undermining an engine of economic growth.
Critics of farm consolidation say it’s also led to less crop diversity, presenting risks for the broader food system.
Each Major League player competing in the event runs the risk of injury, something Díaz knows all too well.
From Los Angeles Times
As the industry grows, “creating familiarity with the process helps drive that risk down,” said Pasricha.
From Los Angeles Times
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