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1 hour ago · Since Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Monday, the price of benchmark Brent crude oil has risen 10% to $77 a barrel, although this remains below levels seen earlier this year. Any extended rise in energy prices raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and increased gas and electricity bills, pushing up the rate of inflation.
16 hours ago · Worldwide, 10 million plug-in electric cars were sold in 2022, a total of 14% of new car sales, [4] up from 9% in 2021. Many countries have established government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles , tax credits, subsidies, and other non-monetary incentives while several countries have legislated to phase-out sales of fossil fuel cars , [ 5 ] [ 6 ] to reduce air pollution and limit ...
16 hours ago · By 2021 the global land area equipped for irrigation reached 352 million ha, an increase of 22% from the 289 million ha of 2000 and more than twice the 1960s land area equipped for irrigation. The vast majority is located in Asia (70%), where irrigation was a key component of the green revolution; the Americas account for 16% and Europe for 8% of the world total.
16 hours ago · On January 6, 2021, following the U.S. Capitol attack, along with the other three still living former presidents, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, [403] Jimmy Carter denounced the attack, releasing a statement saying that he and his wife were "troubled" by the events, also stating that what had occurred was "a national tragedy and is not who we are as a nation", and adding that ...
16 hours ago · In 2021, China introduced the "coal to gas" policy [101] as one of many policies directed towards achieving peak carbon emissions in 2060. Coal combustion in homes, power stations and production industries constitutes 60% of total energy consumption in China and is the main source of water and air pollution.
16 hours ago · Current location：The application also plays a crucial role in determining the price of 5mm toughened glass.For instance, the glass used in a high-traffic commercial establishment may have different specifications than that for a residential project, leading to variations in pricing.
