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- The ‘excess deaths’ measure helps more accurately estimate the total . . .
Each country records deaths slightly differently – the excess mortality measure smoothes out some of these discrepancies and helps us compare countries more accurately There was a substantial number of excess deaths in the first half of 2020, particularly among the over-65s, and the peak is far higher than seen during previous influenza peaks
- Can markets fix economy-wide excess supply? | World Economic Forum
In either case, Walras’s Law will kick in again and this excess demand will be reflected in another round of excess supply for goods, services, labor, and capacity Relying on nominal deflation of wages to restore full employment runs the risk of creating yet another shock of excess demand in finance and excess supply in goods and services to
- 4 clever ways to store renewable energy without batteries. | World . . .
As a result, we need to find ways of storing excess power when wind turbines are spinning fast, and solar panels are getting plenty of rays Batteries would seem to be the obvious solution , but there are several obstacles to be overcome first, including high prices and a lack of standardization around technical requirements, as Deloitte points
- 5 risks from water overuse | World Economic Forum
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- These companies are using data centres to heat cities | World Economic . . .
The excess heated water from this process is then sent to homes “We believe data centres (with DLC) will help cities in the very near future to achieve their CO2 neutral goals in a sustainable way,” says Snip
- What is overtourism and how can we overcome it? - The World Economic Forum
Concerns over excess tourism have not only been seen in popular cities but also on the islands of Hawaii and Greece, beaches in Spain, national parks in the United States and Africa, and places off the beaten track like Japan’s less explored regions
- Fashion has a huge waste problem. Heres how it can change
As well as this stark economic reality, fashion is facing increased scrutiny from policymakers In the UK last month, for example, members of parliament recommended the introduction of extended producer responsibility on clothing, effectively taxing brands to help meet the costs of dealing with clothing when customers have finished with it
- Climate Crisis May Cause 14. 5 Million Deaths by 2050
Excess deaths attributed to air pollution, caused by fine particulate and ozone pollution are expected to be the largest contributor to premature death with almost 9 million deaths a year Climate change will also trigger a catastrophic rise across several climate-sensitive disease outcomes, including vector-borne disease, which will likely
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