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Paris agreement

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major climate agreement in 2015 saw 196 countries pledge to limit global warming to below 2°C

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2
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What percentage of global CO2 emissions does international shipping account for

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3

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3
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What are two main causes of deforestation in the Amazon

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Cattle ranching and soy production

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4
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How much land has been cleared in the Amazon due to cattle ranching and soy

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Millions of hectares

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5
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What are two positive social impacts of globalization related to consumer goods

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Increased consumer choice and cheaper products

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6
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By how much did global life expectancy increase from 1990 to 2021

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From 64.2 years to 76.6 years

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7
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How many people worldwide are estimated to be in slavery due to human trafficking

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50 million

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8
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How many workers in Bangladesh are employed under harsh working conditions

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4 million

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9
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How much were global foreign direct investment FDI flows in 2022

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1.3 trillion USD, Give country whose industries have developed through free trade and foreign investment

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10
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In 2021 what percentage of global wealth did the richest 1% own

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46

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