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Davos 2022
Cost of living: This chart shows how the price of products has risen in the US
An economist has warned that the US is facing a cost of living crisis as food prices remain at their highest for 40 years. Here’s what you need to know.
Climate Change
Tackling the climate crisis with innovative green technologies
Through their collective power, global businesses working in the First Movers Coalition are making technologies of tomorrow commercially viable today.
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US wildfires threaten nearly 80 million properties as climate risks grow
Modelling finds wildfires pose increasing threats to nearly 80 million properties in the US. Bigger blazes threaten expanding areas and will strain resources.
Climate Change
Persistent drought is gripping over half of the US
The US has been experiencing unusually hot and dry drought conditions since late 2020, increasing the risk of heat-induced medical emergencies and wildfires.
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California condors return to northern redwoods after a 100-year absence
Led by the Yurok tribe, endangered California condors have been released, flying freely over Redwood National Park for the first time in over a century.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Fed hopes for ‘soft landing’ for the US economy, but history suggests it won’t be able to prevent a recession
The Federal Reserve is hoping to reduce the impact of a recession by raising interest rates in a bid to achieve a 'softer landing' and curb consumer spend.
Blockchain
World's first NFT museum in Seattle aims to 'pull back the curtain' on blockchain art
Seattle has opened the world's first NFT museum, which is using physical exhibitions to educate the public on blockchain-based digital art and its context.
Vaccination
This is how effective vaccines have been against major diseases in America
Vaccines have helped to eradicate smallpox and polio in the US. But progress in eradicating other diseases has slowed, partially due to vaccine scepticism.
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How is the growing plastic waste problem impacting America?
The recycling rate fell from 8.7% in 2018 to 5-6% in 2021. This is due to a big drop in plastic waste exports, with China and Turkey banning such imports.
Education, Skills and Learning
US public continues to view grades, test scores as top factors in college admissions
The way the US college admissions process currently works has been criticized by the country's schools and the Supreme Court. But what do Americans think?
Women's Health
What is the relationship between abortion access and women's economic freedom?
One American state believes that abortion access doesn't effect a woman's capacity to act in society. Two experts use economic research to test the validity behind this.
Future of Work
The plugging of old oil and gas wells is creating green jobs in the US. Here's how
The US is allocating $4.7 billion to plug old oil and gas wells. The plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could create up to 120,000 specialized green jobs.
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As economists warn of a recession, what lies ahead for the US economy?
The US is facing the familiar precursors of a recession, including rising interest rates following high inflation. The Fed's decisions will be critical
Gender Inequality
Gender gap persists at all levels of leadership in US universities, report finds
Women hold only around a fifth of leadership positions at the top US research universities, despite gaining more degrees than men over the last 40 years.
Energy
These US cities are producing the most solar energy
Solar energy is expanding rapidly in the US, which now has enough capacity to power 16% of homes. Ramping up renewables is crucial for meeting net-zero goals.