Napoleon's Russian Campaign 1812-1813 and more...
[Issue #14] In our this week's issue, we will look at Napoleon's Russian Campaign, learn about who is bottling plastic waste pollution, and American companies with worst retention rates.
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Napoleon's Russian Campaign 1812-1813
Creator: Sarah Bell
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Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812-1813 was a pivotal moment in his career and in European history. The campaign was a disastrous failure, resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of French lives and marking a turning point in Napoleon's fortunes.
Here are some key aspects about the campaign:
Napoleon's Ambitions and Miscalculations: Driven by his desire for dominance, Napoleon launched an invasion of Russia in 1812, underestimating the vastness of the country and the harshness of its climate.
Russia's Scorched-Earth Policy and Fabian Strategy: The Russians implemented a scorched-earth policy, destroying resources and supplies as they retreated, while employing a Fabian strategy of skirmishes and raids to wear down the French army.
The Battle of Borodino and Moscow's Burning: The Battle of Borodino, though a tactical victory for the French, came at a heavy cost, leaving both armies weakened. The capture of Moscow brought little relief, as the city was largely burned to the ground, depriving the French of supplies.
The Disastrous Retreat and Napoleon's Downfall: The harsh winter and lack of supplies forced a retreat, turning into a catastrophe for the French. Disease, starvation, and Cossack attacks decimated the Grande Armée, marking a turning point in Napoleon's fortunes.
Russia's Triumph and Europe's Reshaping: Russia's victory over Napoleon demonstrated its newfound strength, while Napoleon's empire began to crumble. The campaign had far-reaching consequences, reshaping the European political landscape and setting the stage for the post-Napoleonic era.
Who is bottling plastic waste pollution?
Creator: Jamie Kettle
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… on plastic waste in general
Plastic consumption and waste generation have skyrocketed in recent decades, posing a serious environmental threat.
Global plastic production has doubled since 2000, reaching 460 million tons in 2019.
Plastic waste generation has also more than doubled in the same period, reaching 353 million tons in 2019.
Nearly two-thirds of plastic waste comes from products with short lifespans, such as packaging and clothing.
Only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, while the rest is incinerated, landfilled, or leaks into the environment.
In 2019, an estimated 6.1 million tons of plastic waste entered aquatic environments, with 1.7 million tons ending up in oceans.
There is now an estimated 30 million tons of plastic waste in seas and oceans, and a further 109 million tons has accumulated in rivers.
US Companies - with worst retention!
Source: resume.io
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The tech industry has a turnover rate of 13.2%, the highest of any industry.
Tech companies have the shortest average employee tenures, with the top five companies having median tenures of 1.7 to 2.0 years.
Apple, Amazon, and Meta are among the companies with the worst employee retention, with median tenures of 1.7, 1.8, and 1.8 years, respectively.
Apple's return-to-office policy and Meta's layoffs have contributed to their poor employee retention rates.
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