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
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
These 4 energy storage technologies are key to climate efforts It involves storing excess energy – typically surplus energy from renewable sources or waste heat – to be used later for heating, cooling or power generation Liquids such as water, or solid materials such as sand or rocks, can store thermal energy
What are the world’s biggest natural carbon sinks? As temperatures rise, oceans also absorb 90% of the excess heat in the atmosphere which, combined with rising levels of CO2, is acidifying seawater, damaging sea life and ultimately reducing the role they can play in stabilizing the climate
What is a countrys current account balance? Is account deficit bad . . . “If the deficit reflects an excess of imports over exports, it may be indicative of competitiveness problems, but because the current account deficit also implies an excess of investment over savings, it could equally be pointing to a highly productive, growing economy,” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says
How ocean acidification is affecting oyster reef ecosystems | World . . . Ocean acidification occurs when excess carbon dioxide is absorbed into seawater This increases the concentration of free positive hydrogen atoms in the ocean and reduces water pH This undermines the very structure of oyster reefs