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Household incomes are growing Upper-income households have seen more rapid growth in income Income growth has been most rapid for the top 5% of families The wealth of American families is currently no higher than its level two decades ago The wealth divide among upper-income families and middle- and lower-income families is sharp and rising The richest are getting richer faster Income inequality in the U.S has increased since 1980 and is greater than in peer countries

The report provides an overview of the changes occuring with U.S income and wealth inequality. It highlights key trends as wealth increases and addresses which groups of people are being most affected.

"More than 2,400 families have started their own gardens, and seven new permanent market spaces have been created. Shorter, localised food supply chains help the city reduce carbon emissions by producing 2,500 tons of fruits and vegetables each year. Compared to imports, local food production has been shown to reduce emissions by 95 per cent."

Child care costs are unrealistic even for middle-income earners

The current problems at the sea ports warrants an even closer look at what's happeining. An article from the Sierra club identifies how ports harm the environment with diesel freighters and equipment. The article is a call to address these matters sooner than later. It also mentions that the port communities are suffering due to exposure to the emissions from operations and that often these communities are lower income families.