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Outcome. Banning of thousands of books from school libraries in many states. Starting in 2021, there have been a considerable number of books banned or challenged in parts of the United States. Most of the targeted books have to do with race, gender, and sexuality. Unlike most book challenges in the past, whereby parents or other stakeholders ...
The National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in Brazil estimated that at least 7,747 km 2 (2,991 sq mi) of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest were cleared during the first half of 2019. [63] INPE subsequently reported that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached a 12-year high between August 2019 and July 2020.
In 2022, about 20% of the Amazon rainforest has already been deforested and a further 6% was "highly degraded". Research suggests that upon reaching about 20–25% (hence 0–5% more), the tipping point to flip it into a non-forest ecosystem – degraded savannah – (in eastern, southern and central Amazonia) will be reached.
June 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM. Ross D. Franklin. Amazon plans to launch a new section on its site dedicated to low-priced fashion and lifestyle items that will allow Chinese sellers to ship directly to ...
A 2021 study in the Journal of Economic History found that counties that adopted Prohibition early subsequently had greater population growth and an increase in farm real estate values. According to Washington State University, Prohibition had a negative impact on the American economy. Prohibition caused the loss of at least $226 million per ...
It introduced a 20 colones tax per cigarette and prohibits any form of tobacco advertising, the use of misleading terms such as "light" or "mild" and the sale of small packages or individual cigarettes. It also prohibits bars and restaurants from selling cigarettes. Violators will be fined a minimum of 180.000 colones (US$355). Croatia
While the 30-year mortgage remains a popular way for Americans to purchase homes, you can find terms of 20 years, 15 years and 10 years. Shorter loan terms usually come with lower interest rates ...
September 12, 2022 September 17, 2022 Ban on plastic bags, $0.15 fee for other bags. Borough of West Chester: July 2019: January 1, 2022: Plastic bag and straw ban. West Goshen Township: December 21, 2021 April 22, 2022 Plastic bag and straw ban. West Norriton Township: November 8, 2022 April 22, 2023 Plastic bag ban. Whitemarsh Township