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Why are US mortality rates increasing relative to other countries?

Research in The Milbank Quarterly reveals that for decades, U.S. mortality rates have exceeded rates in peer countries and have been increasing across many causes of death, especially among young adults and people living in certain regions of the country.

Why are US mortality rates increasing relative to other countries?

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Countries still way behind on UN biodiversity targets, research shows

In late 2022, nearly 200 countries signed on to the "30 by 30" goal, pledging to mobilize at least $200 billion a year to reverse decades of biodiversity loss.

  • Only 20% of land and 10% of marine areas protected globally.
  • $75 billion to $150 billion annual funding gap for biodiversity.
  • Even full 30% protection would require additional ecosystem safeguards.

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