> ## 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. # šŸ« UK State School Teacher Shortages. US Produced a Quarter of Global CO2. Software Services Lead AI Spending. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/uk-state-school-teacher-shortages-us-produced-a-quarter-of-global-co2-software-services-lead-ai-spending/ - Published: 2025-08-11T11:35:06.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-11T11:35:05.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #407 looks at UK State School Teacher Shortages, Global CO2 Emissions, and Top AI Spending Industries. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**OlĆ”**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **šŸ–ļø** BP layoffs expand by [32%](http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/bp-layoffs-expand-by-32-as-energy-giant-shifts-focus-to-traditional-oil/ar-AA1K68et?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1&ref=newsletters.qs.com) as energy giant shifts focus to traditional oil. Governor Moore announces nearly [$600,000](https://www.newsbreak.com/nottinghammd-com-1588618/4164431568777-governor-moore-announces-nearly-600-000-in-grant-awards-to-increase-retention-among-maryland-healthcare-workers?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in grant awards to increase retention among Maryland healthcare workers. Pakistani Government [plans phased cut in tax](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/08/10/government-plans-phased-cut-in-super-tax-for-manufacturing-under-new-industrial-policy/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for manufacturing under new industrial policy. West Midlands unveils [Ā£10M plan](https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-announces-bold-ambition-to-give-every-adult-free-artificial-intelligence-skills-training?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to become UKā€™s top hub for AI Skills training. [ILO](https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/ilo-and-japan-launch-project-expand-social-protection-sri-lanka?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and Japan expand social protection in Sri Lanka. IIT Guwahati and Get Set Learn [introduce](https://curriculum-magazine.com/iit-guwahati-with-get-set-learn-launches-artificial-intelligence-quotient-an-ai-programme-for-k12-segment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AIQ to support K-12 AI learning. IIM Ahmedabad will open its first overseas campus in[ Dubai ](https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-iim-ahmedabad-goes-to-dubai-from-the-heart-of-india-to-the-middle-of-the-world-3940965/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)in 2025, offering a one-year executive MBA. ### Today's Topics **šŸ« K12 Education.** UK state school teacher shortages tripled in a decade **šŸƒ Green Skills.** US accounted for nearly 25% of global CO2 emissions šŸ¤– **Artificial Intelligence.** Software and info services lead AI industry spending Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## šŸ« UK State School Teacher Shortages Tripled in a Decade [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcZVDVUnAxgxwuQOjyS2cO_uBol9wl2GlHmLbhYmUWXFhUSGk7svg2xh42B_6g0QcJQ9Iv4TizUkX_9AvFD0uUfVwyD-BbS1YfCyz0mFJH5eCo2WIxcHJd6xUBIHFWOHRsf_O-G?key=kdtUfWO3kByqkB9qgZWBZQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHCBMNEMLH4NE2FORTT/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Teacher vacancies in Englandā€™s state-funded schools have spiked](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/13/teacher-vacancy-rates-record-high-england-report?ref=newsletters.qs.com) over the past decade, rising more than fivefold from 452 in 2010 to a peak of 2,802 in 2023\. Though vacancies fell by 22% to 2,173 in 2024, levels remain critically high. This steep rise underscores long-term staffing pressures driven by rising pupil numbers, workload, and burnout. [Ofstedā€™s 2024 report](https://educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/17/the-challenges-of-teacher-recruitment-and-retention-in-england/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) warned of persistent retention struggles. In response, the Department for Education is expanding its Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy. ## šŸƒ US Accounted for Nearly 25% of Global CO2 Emissions [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc0wKVdigNhIHqFTeQZF0k1ZEAwntdr2WABchcxODU0DjGTJlaVZ5QROjdlQyTlbRXUx_36ZkpVtT2AQ54Xh50GFPSQ13d6SKG6bcDYmZPLcTRiBozCSETMMhhfyrKUgej36Q6O?key=kdtUfWO3kByqkB9qgZWBZQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHUAYWND6ZJ5IWSDCQM?ref=newsletters.qs.com) As of 2024, the United States accounts for 24% of global cumulative CO2 emissions since 1750, the largest national share. Global CO2 emissions have risen significantly in recent years, driven by post pandemic industrial recovery, [expanding energy demand](https://www.iea.org/reports/global-energy-review-2025/co2-emissions?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and continued reliance on fossil fuels in fast growing economies. While emerging nations are now major emitters,[ legacy emissions](https://sustainability-directory.com/term/legacy-emissions/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continue to shape global climate negotiations and equity debates. However, Trump administrationā€™s renewed [withdrawal from the Paris Agreement](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2025/767230/EPRS%5FATA%282025%29767230%5FEN.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in 2025 threatens to reverse progress, weakening global coordination and slowing emissions reduction momentum. ## šŸ¤– Software and Info Services Lead AI Industry Spending [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf0xXsG8qUfVribQm6VSvAiIK37PVhKr7oR6KHBGZh2wMliZCDcKEWo0wdiEx-uG4TGgC8NrgE9h7FzzC9TSBLCgpTJHlG6ssyDY4OipaUlWUVvns1gbuQmdNuqwgRSL0MQBGWDCQ?key=kdtUfWO3kByqkB9qgZWBZQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHE4I2Z5BD9O5N90ND2?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2025, the software and information services industry in the Asia/Pacific led AI spending at $36.8B, far outpacing other sectors. The figures show AIā€™s deep integration into digital services, where applications range from [generative tools](https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-generative-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to cybersecurity and automation. [AI adoption in Asia ](https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/generative-ai-adoption-in-asia?ref=newsletters.qs.com)is accelerating as governments and businesses invest heavily in infrastructure, talent development, and regulatory frameworks to maintain global competitiveness. Regional adoption is supported by national AI strategies, such as Singaporeā€™s refreshed [National AI Strategy 2.0](https://www.smartnation.gov.sg/initiatives/national-ai-strategy?ref=newsletters.qs.com) launched in 2023. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&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 [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)