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a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihoods
Essential services, including health, education and child protection as well as agriculture and fishing livelihoods have been severely disrupted, putting lives at risk.
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Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
As climate change leads to harsher and more frequent droughts, global action is needed to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Agriculture is a strong contributor to Indonesia's economic growth, but the effects of climate change are threatening businesses' and individuals' livelihoods.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Trees can also slow climate change, nurture wildlife habitats, support livelihoods and reduce extreme heat.
—Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
On January 2, businesses and livelihoods were set a flame at Accra’s Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing markets, according to CNN.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
The outcome of these disputes will determine the livelihoods of every publisher and content producer, from the major news outlets down to individual creators.
—Marc McCollum, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Proactive leadership needs to safeguard both public health and the livelihoods of those who depend on these micro-businesses.
—John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Widespread unlicensed vending is threatening the livelihoods of licensed operators, undermining public health, and exposing major flaws in the enforcement of the city’s regulations.
—John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
As climate change leads to harsher and more frequent droughts, global action is needed to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Agriculture is a strong contributor to Indonesia's economic growth, but the effects of climate change are threatening businesses' and individuals' livelihoods.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Trees can also slow climate change, nurture wildlife habitats, support livelihoods and reduce extreme heat.
—Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
On January 2, businesses and livelihoods were set a flame at Accra’s Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing markets, according to CNN.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
The outcome of these disputes will determine the livelihoods of every publisher and content producer, from the major news outlets down to individual creators.
—Marc McCollum, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Proactive leadership needs to safeguard both public health and the livelihoods of those who depend on these micro-businesses.
—John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Widespread unlicensed vending is threatening the livelihoods of licensed operators, undermining public health, and exposing major flaws in the enforcement of the city’s regulations.
—John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Livelihoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihoods. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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