> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 >70M US High School Graduates. Benin's Ocean Cleanliness. Polio Immunization Coverage. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/70m-us-high-school-graduates-benins-ocean-cleanliness-polio-immunization-coverage/ - Published: 2024-11-04T13:30:55.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-04T13:30:54.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #216 looks at Higher Education, Ocean Cleanliness, and National Immunization - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Bonjour**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=French%20is%20a%20Romance%20language,Old%20French%20and%20Middle%20French.)🥐 The US Department of Energy announced $18.6M for 15 projects promoting equitable [clean transportation](https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/doe-announces-186-million-projects-advance-clean-transportation-across-america?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and emergency responder training for zero-emission vehicles. Pakistan launched a nationwide [vaccination campaign](https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-polio-vaccination-campaign-12507014e31c5b233d62f8dc1c787c87?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to protect 45 million children from polio amid a rise in cases. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** Over 70M US high school graduates in 2022 🌊 **Oceans and Water.** Benin scored lowest for clean oceans in 2022 ⚕️ **Healthcare.** \>90% immunization against polio in India *For unlimited access to over one million charts,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* ## 🎓 Over 70M US High School Graduates in 2022 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcV6yNMH1zrAHlujdfoH87F9XBa85H3YGKysXsoq2CWS1cX6C17J7OSvHLNH71GBjtayJRb_1RV6tZCYOlYujoeu8FUCf62MeVAVhxFGpctFT2M24qYoCXpTIXBo-zMHfwZyqjecYM5msrdYgAsA-fmVnvy?key=Bp4R_otb1x5tqzePFSZH9xPw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH47T26YNZLIAQUMITH/Education-attainment-in-the-United-States%252C-2022-%28Millions-of-People%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, US educational attainment showed that 74M Americans were high school graduates, while 42M had some college but no degree, and 56M held bachelor's degrees. Initiatives like the [Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the [Higher Education Act (HEA)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-765/pdf/COMPS-765.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) target these gaps by increasing education and skills training access, especially for underserved groups, aiming to close skill shortages and ensure workforce readiness in high-demand fields. ## 🌊 Benin Scored Lowest for Clean Oceans in 2022 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Global_lowest_scores_of_clean_estuarine_coastal_and_open_ocean_waters_2022_HCHJ198H0ZTJ2NOUGV5V.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHJ198H0ZTJ2NOUGV5V/Global-lowest-scores-of-clean-estuarine%252C-coastal%252C-and-open-ocean-waters%252C-2022-?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, countries with the lowest scores for clean estuarine, coastal, and open ocean waters according to the [Ocean Health Index (OHI)](https://oceanhealthindex.org/news/2022-scores/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) included Benin at 15.24, Togo at 19.41, and Bangladesh at 27.49, highlighting significant water quality challenges due to pollution and inadequate waste management. In response, initiatives like the [Togo Urban Water Security](https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/03/29/togo-a-new-operation-to-boost-access-to-water-in-greater-lom?ref=newsletters.qs.com) project and the [West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program](https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/06/18/lutter-contre-erosion-cotiere-benin-et-togo-grace-investissements-physiques?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aim to enhance water access and preserve marine ecosystems, reflecting a regional commitment to sustainable water management and improved resilience against climate change. ## ⚕️ >90% Immunization Against Polio in India [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Share_of_POL3_immunization_coverage_in_India_1980_2022_HCHC30QDMCO6HY3VU9BY.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHC30QDMCO6HY3VU9BY/Share-of-POL3-immunization-coverage-India%252C-1980-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Immunization coverage for POL3 in India has grown significantly from 2% in 1980 to 93% in 2022, reflecting the government's commitment to child health. The [Universal Immunization Programme](https://www.unicef.org/india/what-we-do/immunization?ref=newsletters.qs.com), launched in 1985, provides free vaccines and targets underserved populations. Initiatives like [Mission Indradhanus](https://missionindradhanush.in/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)h and the [National Vaccine Policy](https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=2&lid=220&sublinkid=824&ref=newsletters.qs.com) enhance access and quality. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* For unlimited access to over one million charts,*[ *request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com