100 mln will die by 2030 if world fails to act on climate - report | Reuters

100 mln will die by 2030 if world fails to act on climate - report | Reuters: "(Reuters) - More than 100 million people will die and global economic growth will be cut by 3.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 if the world fails to tackle climate change, a report commissioned by 20 governments said on Wednesday."

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Helsinki eyes Tallinn's free public transport plans | Yle Uutiset | yle.fi

Helsinki eyes Tallinn's free public transport plans | Yle Uutiset | yle.fi: "City officials in Helsinki are keeping a sharp eye on a trial of free public transport in the Estonian capital, Tallinn. Helsinki's city planning office may re-evaluate the impact of a similar move if the Estonian venture proves viable."

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Free public transport for elementary school students in Belgrade

Free public transport for elementary school students in Belgrade: "Elementary school students in Belgrade could use the public transportation free of charge starting Saturday, 1 September.

Elementary school pupils will be issued a new card by the end of the year. The card will be valid until high school enrolment, without need of extension every year. In the meantime they will ride for free with the report book, health card or the old pass.

The card will be issued in the school while the procedure is similar to one when issuing "Bus Plus" for high school students but they are free of charge. Monthly pass is still required for the high school students and university students and could be issued at favorable terms."

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