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Ukraine
Russia Pushes Into Kharkiv
As Ukrainian forces continue their counter-offensive against occupying forces in Ukraine’s south, the Russian army has begun a new offensive directed towards Kharkiv oblast in the north. The Russian efforts have led to mandatory evacuations in northeastern Ukraine of almost 1,500 people in the last three weeks, with fears of a renewed offensive by a large build-up of Russian troops (around 110,000) on the Kupyanskiy section of the front. A total of up to 12,000 people may be evacuated from the Kupyanskiy District due to these ongoing hostilities. In the south, Ukrainian officials stated their forces have liberated Robotyne, an important step towards Melitopol. However, against Ukrainian counteroffensives, Russia has been using elite airborne forces to defend positions where they are most vulnerable.
This map depicts the positions of Ukrainian military forces with areas recaptured by Ukraine and those under Russian occupation. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron’s
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World
Air Pollution Cuts Global Lifespan
Air pollution is now the largest threat to global public health, as shown by a study from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute. Bangladesh is at greater risk than any other country, with a life expectancy decrease of 6.8 years on average per person in 2021. India, Nepal, and Pakistan, along with Bangladesh are the four most polluted countries on Earth and will face on average a 5-year decrease of life expectancy if pollution levels continue. Europe, the United States, and Canada lost an estimated 0.6 years of life on average per person in 2021. Globally, air pollution reduces average life expectancy by 2.3 years. If India were to meet the World Health Organization Guidelines for exposure to fine particulate matter, life expectancy for residents of New Delhi would increase by twelve years.
This map depicts the average concentration of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or less in the air in 2019. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron’s
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Scotland
Hunt for the Loch Ness Monster
The largest search for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years took place at the famous Scottish lake over the weekend. “Nessie” hunters arrived armed with high-tech equipment like sonars, thermal-imaging drones, and hydrophones in attempts to collect evidence of the famous cryptid. The event was organized by the Loch Ness Centre in partnership with the voluntary research team, Loch Ness Exploration. Enthusiasts from all over the world traveled to the lake as others remotely monitored live streams as part of the global effort. No evidence of the creature was obtained, but the centuries-old myth continues to captivate a new generation.
This map depicts Scotland’s Loch Ness, where the largest search in 50 years for the famous cryptid, the Loch Ness Monster, was held over the weekend. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What is the world’s busiest port city?
A: Shanghai
The Port of Shanghai is the world’s busiest container port, with a volume exceeding 47 million TEUs (Twenty-foot equivalent unit, the volume of a standard-sized metal box container) in 2021. It has held the top spot globally for 12 consecutive years. The port is by far the largest by through-put (the amount of material or items passing through) in China, a market which boasts seven of the top 10 ports by TEU volume globally. The port covers an area of over 1,351 square miles (3,500 square kilometers) and is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River. It contains river ports and deep-water ports capable of accommodating fully laden post-Panamax (ships which do not meet the dimensions of the Panama Canal) ships. Shanghai’s largest export destination as of July 2022 was the U.S., followed by Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Germany. The largest importers include Japan, the U.S., Germany, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Source CBRE
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Q: Who travelled more than any other explorer in pre-modern history (1000-1500 CE), totalling around 73,000 miles (117,000 kilometers)?
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