Riesgo y resiliencia
This disease killed 60% of Europe's population, now it's back
While you may have read about plague in history books, three recent cases in China are a stark reminder the disease is not a thing of the past.
Rosamond Hutt is a Senior Writer at Formative Content. Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
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Bienestar y Salud Mental
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Educación y habilidades
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Desarrollo Sostenible
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Educación y habilidades
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Transformación Urbana
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Acción climática
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Transformación Urbana
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Naturaleza y Biodiversidad
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Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión
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