Built - up areas unfortunately come with built - in problems, the foremost being the shortage of available sites and high cost of land. (nreionline.com)
Both all - time highs are being fueled by steady demand from move - up buyers coupled with the rising costs of land, labor and materials. (nbr.com)
At the same time, farmers face unprecedented challenges of climate change, high oil prices driving demand for biofuels, and rising costs of land and water. (scientificamerican.com)