Research shows that an increase in the relative use of renewable energy has the potential to alleviate negative effects of climate change. However, the current efforts are not enough to achieve sustainability goals.
One Area Where the US Beats Scandinavia: Teacher Pay
Data on teacher pay across the OECD show that countries that generally score highest on international tests are not necessarily rewarding their educators with top salaries. One graph suggests that simply increasing teacher pay is not going to make schools in Houston as good as those in Helsinki.