31.   Falling global coal prices, competition from overseas, tougher environmental and safety regulations and the switch to cheaper, cleaner fuels conspired to hurt industry profits.

32.   The carriers are struggling with reduced corporate travel after five years of strong industry profits.

33.   The cuts were likely to slash industry profits this year to zero, the report said.

34.   The proposed merger comes at a time of record oil industry profits and intensifying anxiety about rising gas prices.

35.   This marks the second straight year of increased industry profits.

36.   The industry profits as well from World Bank interest in environmental protection.