Across the world around two million tonnes of pesticides are being used annually, with approximately 85% of all pesticide usage occurring in the agricultural industry. Agriculture uses pesticides to boost productivity and output by controlling for weeds, preventing insect infestations and reducing plant diseases. However, it has been predicted that the costs of pesticides now outweigh the benefits.
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Utilising some 51,600 vessels the Maritime Transport Industry (MTI) is responsible for the distribution of some 11 billion tonnes of cargo a year, equivalent to 90% of world trade. Approximately 30% comprises tanker trade (e.g. crude oil, gas, chemicals etc.), another 30% comprises main bulk (e.g. iron ore, grain, coal, phosphate etc.) and the remaining 40 per cent comprises other dry cargo (e.g. containers etc.). It’s fair to say the Maritime Transport Industry sector fuels world economic growth.
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Acting as CO2 sinks, 100 square metres of green roof can provide the oxygen needed for 100 people in a year or remove the pollution created by 15 cars in a year.
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