Already,rising temperatures have had an effect on migratory birds.

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As long as jobs are plentiful and wages rising, the effect of weaker house prices will be muted.

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At one recent gathering, Mr. Buiter opined on the disastrous effect rising health care costs would have on the labor market.

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But other animals are not adapting well to rising temperatures and the effect on delicate ecosystems.

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