🛢️ 40% less Coal Consumption. Covid School Closures. African Public Health Spend.
Chart of the Day #142 looks at School Closure, Coal Consumption and Telemedicine
A recent IEA report predicts that global electricity demand will grow at its fastest pace in nearly 20 years this year, driven by rising air conditioning needs. This trend, expected to continue into 2025, is likely to support coal power use despite increasing renewable energy production.
Today's Topics
🏫 School Closures. ~700 million students faced full school closures due to COVID in 2021
🛢️ Coal Consumption. US coal consumption declined by over 40% in the last decade
💰 Health Expenditure. African countries among nations with lowest health expenditure share
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🏫 ~700 Million Students Faced Full School Closures Due to COVID in 2021
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In 2021, nearly 700M students were affected by fully closed schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These closures disrupted education globally, particularly impacting students' learning, social development, and mental health. Governments and educational institutions faced challenges in transitioning to remote learning, highlighting the disparities in access to technology and quality education during prolonged shutdowns.
🛢️ US Coal Consumption Declined by Over 40% in The Last Decade
Over the last decade, US coal consumption declined by over 40%, largely due to the rapid growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, which became more cost-competitive. Additionally, many coal plants were shut down as utilities shifted to cleaner energy alternatives. Stricter environmental regulations and public pressure for sustainable energy also accelerated the transition away from coal.
💰 African Countries Among Nations With Lowest Health Expenditure Share
South Sudan had the lowest share of governmental health expenditures in 2020 at 2.1%. This indicates that the country's government allocated a minimal portion of its budget to healthcare services, reflecting potential challenges in providing adequate health infrastructure and services to its population. Other African nations with low public health expenditure included Nigeria and Uganda. Similarly, South Asian nations such as India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have low health expenditure as well.
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