As of the most recent published count from 2020-2021, there were 1,093 sewage treatment plants with operational capabilities of just 26.9 billion liters of wastewater per day, indicating that only 37% of India’s wastewater is treated. Waste management is an issue in rural and heavily populated cities, as is the
According to survey data conducted by Statista’s Consumer Insights, 60% of Greeks live in fear about their financial future. In light of the recent spike in inflation and the cost of living crisis, many households are beginning to examine their bank balance with anxiety. Survey results from Statista’s Consumer Insights
A new wave of eco-friendly funeral options is gaining traction. Companies like Return Home and Recompose, led by Micah Truman, are offering human composting as a sustainable and personal alternative to traditional burials and cremations. Blaire Van Valkenburgh was walking through the woods with lanterns dangling from both hands, visiting
According to the Children’s Defense Fund, U.S. Census Bureau figures reveal that 1 in 7 American kids live in poverty, with over 11 million affected in 2021 due to caregiving costs, single parenthood, unemployment, and family disabilities. According to U.S. Census Bureau figures released by the Children’s Defense Fund, over
According to SmartAsset, which calculated the income a family needs to live comfortably in every US state using the MIT Living Wage Calculator, Massachusetts is the most costly state to live comfortably, and Mississippi is the cheapest. To live comfortably, a family in the five most expensive states in the
According to Statista’s Consumer Insights survey, what Americans are most worried about is inflation or cost of living and crime. The most significant issues facing American adults at the moment and how those priorities have changed over time are being monitored by Statista’s Consumer Insights survey. The following graphic, courtesy
AI’s potential extends beyond tasks. Examples like Cicero’s deception in Diplomacy raise concerns about AI’s ability to mislead and the ethical challenges it poses. A new generation of AI systems has “deceived” people in ways they weren’t specifically programmed to do, such as providing false justifications for their actions or
According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s notification, 300 Boeing 777s used by United and American Airlines are at risk of exploding fuel tanks. Earlier this year, the FAA recommended a new airworthiness directive to address a possible defect in Boeing aircraft. The problem, according to the FAA proposal, was an
According to data from UNHCR, as of mid-2023, there are 36.5 million refugees worldwide. Countries like Iran and Turkey host the most refugees due to their proximity to conflict zones. Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and South Sudan have the highest number of people fleeing. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) forecasts that
