Records that tumbled in 2022Heatwaves in Europe, global inflation and North Korea setting off a barrage of missiles all made this year one of extremesAFP, PARISFrom roasting temperatures to rocketing energy prices and millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine, 2022 was a year of extremes. Swift topped the list for the “worst private jet CO2 emission offenders” among celebrities for her extensive private jet use this year. Less glorious for Swift was her topping the list for the “worst private jet CO2 emission offenders” among celebrities for her extensive private jet use. In August when she was awarded the unenviable prize, she had already clocked up 170 flights in her private jet. EIGHT BILLION HUMANSIn November the world’s population — which numbered 2.5 billion in 1950 — exceeded eight billion, according to the UN.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2022 22:11 UTC