disinvestment
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And among the most ruthless actions is disinvestment.
From Los Angeles Times
Decades of disorganization and disinvestment have left the San Joaquin Valley’s flood management system outdated and dilapidated.
From Washington Post
Officials in Republican-led states have argued that the rule will lead to disinvestment in fossil fuel companies that provide tax revenue and jobs in their states.
From New York Times
Rural utilities and power companies that are working toward a green transition say half the work lies in overcoming decades of economic disadvantage and disinvestment.
From Salon
This scene of abandonment was a legacy of systemic disinvestment and redlining.
From Washington Post
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