El Salvador
Bitcoin Currency Sparks Protest
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of El Salvador’s capital city of San Salvador yesterday to protest against President Nayib Bukele’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal currency. Although President Bukele has said that it will allow Salvadorans living and working abroad to send money home, protesters fear that the cryptocurrency will bring inflation and instability to the South American country. The El Salvadoran government had previously lost an estimated $3.1 million dollars on its initial investment into the cryptocurrency within a day of it becoming legal tender in the country. Protesters were seen setting fire to Bitcoin machines and holding placards reading “No to Bitcoin” and “Respect the Constitution,” while others accused Bukele of being a dictator.
This map depicts El Salvador and its main cities. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Biz Latin Hub
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Canary Islands
Threat of Volcanic Eruption
After authorities detected over 4,200 tremors and almost 1,000 earthquakes under the volanco La Cumbre Vieja in the Canary Islands, scientists are warning such seismic events could indicate an approaching eruption. As a result, the island has been issued a yellow level alert. Volcano warnings are issued based on an increasing risk level from green, yellow, orange, and red. Scientists monitoring seismic activity on the island stated the frequency and magnitude of tremors have decreased since Thursday, but warn the public that an intense resurgence of activity is possible. La Cumbre Vieja’s last eruption occurred in 1971 and has been dormant until recently.
This map depicts the location of La Cumbre Vieja, the site of the earthquakes and potential eruption on the Canary Islands. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: The Sun
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Indonesia
Jakarta Air Quality Court Victory
The Central Jakarta District Court in Indonesia ruled 3-0 on Thursday that the government of President Joko Widodo had neglected to protect the air quality for citizens in and around Jakarta. The suit, brought by a group of activists, public figures, taxi drivers, and victims of pollution-related diseases, specifically named the president, three cabinet ministers, and three regional governors. The plaintiffs sought stronger enforcement of clean air standards instead of financial compensation. The city’s persistent smog is blamed on emissions from heavy vehicle traffic and coal-fired power plants without filters. The court has ordered the government to institute emission tests for older vehicles and to take routine outdoor air quality readings as part of the overall effort to improve conditions throughout the country, and that test results must be made public.
This map depicts readings of nitrogen dioxide, a dangerous pollutant, in the air in and around Jakarta, Indonesia, where a court recently . Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Where was an estimated 400,000 cubic meters of bogland lost in a landslide in 2020?
A: Co Leitrim, Ireland
On June 28th, 2020, around 400,000 cubic meters of peat and bog had been displaced in Co Leitrim, Ireland. Peat bogs occur in areas where decayed vegetation accumulates over thousands of years. In Ireland, peatlands are considered threatened as only 1% of their original extent remains intact. Peat is considered crucial to Ireland’s landscape as it preserves biodiversity and minimizes flood risk.
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Q: With only a resident population of 3,600 and a nesting penguin population of approximately one million, what small, self-governing island is outnumbered 300 to one by penguins?
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