Sentences with phrase «prevent widespread damage»

According to the study, most of the areas examined could experience near - daily flooding, requiring a widespread, costly response to prevent widespread damage.

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If the world's population grows as predicted and human activity stays unchanged, science and technology may be powerless to prevent widespread poverty and irreversible damage to the environment.

As a practical matter, yesterday's historic $ 85 billion bailout of insurance company American International Group (AIG) is regarded by many as a necessary action to prevent more widespread damage to the economy.

Widespread flooding and property damage is common during a severe storm preventing access to clean water and shutting down businesses.