Climate change is altering the weather in many parts of Europe. According to an article published in December 2020 in The Lancet, there have been more frequent and more intense extreme heat events with worsening durations in Europe in the previous decades. There has been less rainfall in countries of southern Europe while heavy rainfall …
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released a 2020 report stating that low-income households are among those who face the greatest burdens on energy costs. Persons of color, namely Native American, Black, and Hispanic households, also suffer from high energy bills. Tied to these issues faced by low-income families is the lack of access to …
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Although the U.S. economy is slowly starting to take steps toward recovery, with 48.4 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of July 16, many people are still in serious financial difficulties. It is important to direct them to sources of relief that they may not know of. Aid for Renters Many renters have been …
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In almost any kind of business, one of the best ways to cut costs is by buying used equipment. Whether it’s filling equipment or warehouse machinery, the cost of used equipment is substantially lower than when it is brand new. Hence, used equipment often provides businesses with more value for their money in the long …
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It is the local government’s duty to make the community safer. However, members of the community also play a big role in improving the safety and security of their neighbourhoods. That said, here are several solutions that communities can use to make themselves safer for everyone. Increasing surveillance in commercial establishments Commercial CCTV security systems …
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It’s safe to say that when the coronavirus pandemic arrived in early 2020, no one was prepared for the monstrous changes it brought with it. No warning call signaled an impending doom; there was only uncontrollable chaos. COVID-19 brought drastic and dramatic changes to the world as people knew it. The pandemic halted the professionals …
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Around 2.1 billion people in the world have no access to clean and potable water, reports said. This piece of information is trivia for public school students, but it is a reality that children in Africa live through every single day. The lack of safe drinking water puts their lives in danger. But we don’t …
Many children are struggling to cope with the mental stress caused by the pandemic. Young children became clingy, inattentive, and had poor appetites. It also caused them to feel lonely and anxious. Even though the virus had little effect on their physical health, it affected the mental and psychosocial health of the children. With this, …
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Did you know that 40-50% of marriages end in divorce? Yet, no matter how common it is, it never gets easier for anyone. The rate of divorce in the U.S. is staggering. And what people sometimes forget is that your actions can make it even worse. One of the most common causes of divorce is infidelity. …