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Date: April 5, 2022 Renewable energy: Almost two thirds (57%) were generated by hydropower
A sustainable use of limited natural resources is inconceivable without increasing the use of renewable energy. However, some countries have so far not used renewable energy sources at all or only to a limited extent.
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Date: December 1, 2021 Flu vaccination for senior citizens: High vaccination rates in Denmark and Ireland
Influenza is a common infectious disease. Most people who get sick recover quickly, but the elderly in particular are at a higher risk of severe complications.
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Date: November 9, 2021 G20 responsible for approximately 81% of global CO2 emissions
Global CO2 emissions reached a level of 38.0 billion tonnes in 2021. The G20 states were responsible for 81% of these emissions. The largest carbon dioxide emitters among the G20 members were China, the United States and the EU.
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Date: September 28, 2021 Global animal farming, meat production and meat consumption
Intensive livestock farming has negative consequences for the environment. It is characterised by high land and water consumption, pollutes soil and water and contributes to climate change with its emissions. Nevertheless, animal farming is expanding …
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Date: September 3, 2021 Global air transport: new passenger record in 2019
According to the World Bank a total of 4.4 billion flight passengers travelled in 2019. With a total global population of approximately 7.7 billion people, this represents an average of one flight (single journey) for more than every two people.
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January 10, 2021
OECD: Potential for working from home varies strongly from region to region
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many people have switched to working from home. However, not all jobs allow for remote working. The OECD examined the potential for working remotely in regions and cities of their member states.
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Date: November 30, 2020 Millions of children still suffer from learning poverty
One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) goals is providing quality education. In this respect, there has been a great improvement especially in low and middle-income countries. The number of children receiving primary education almost reached …
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Date: November 10, 2020 OECD: "Education at a Glance“
Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators provides data on the structure, finances and performance of education systems in the OECD and a number of partner countries.
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Date: May 25, 2020 Effects of the COVID 19 pandemic: Data and analyses
How does the COVID 19 pandemic affect society and the economy? The major international organisations provide data and analysis.
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Date: May 25, 2020 Registered deaths from suicide
According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates more than 700,000 people die every year due to suicide. Data from the Federal Statistical Office shows that in 2021 more than 9,200 persons suicide deaths were registered in Germany. This …
