Tag Archives: COVID19

[ad_1] As more people around the world stay inside, more animals are able to thrive in places that are typically crowded by humans. In the southeastern U.S., sea turtles are enjoying a peaceful nesting season without pesky sunbathers, fishermen or boats. “It’s going to be a very good year for …

The decennial census is a cornerstone of America’s democracy, and the current pandemic poses unprecedented challenges to obtaining an accurate count. Everything from the hospital and school facilities planning to economic development programs and emergency preparedness relies on census data. Tune into the second part of our virtual census series, …

Speaking with reporters outside his home in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses the federal government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The prime minister announces new funding to support employment in the energy and cultural sectors, as well as measures to assist small and medium-sized businesses that are …

In this video, Prof. Johan Hattingh (South Africa), Chair of the UNESCO Expert Group on the Ethics of Climate Change, is highlighting the linkages between new pathogens and the destruction of ecosystems and biodiversity. As the world is responding to the global health crisis in relation to COVID-19, many concerns …

[ad_1] In the News Congress may soon consider spending billions of dollars in the next coronavirus stimulus package to upgrade our aging drinking water infrastructure. EWG laid out the case this week for investing in cleaning up the contaminants in Americans’ drinking water. EWG broke down what might happen if …

The people who are most likely to get seriously sick from COVID-19 are those who have long suffered from the impacts of pollution and climate injustice in America — here’s why. » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the …

The spread of the coronavirus is a severe and unprecedented public health emergency. While the immediate focus is on combating the spread of the virus, the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are still a reality and require continued attention and efforts. The health crisis has led to a major and …

What do climate change and pandemics have in common? Although experts have long warned of the dire consequences of these threats, the world remains woefully unprepared to solve them. Yet, as governments have taken drastic actions to respond to COVID-19, there have been significant unintended climate benefits globally, such as …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Ignoring his own scientists and public health advocates, Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler refused today to tighten federal standards for soot emitted from auto tailpipes and smokestacks that causes serious respiratory harm. The decision comes on the heels of the first nationwide study by a team of …

[ad_1] In times of crisis, many people feel the desire to help their communities. But the current stay-at-home orders prevent taking action. Right now, unless you are an essential worker, the most helpful thing to do is stand down. Still, everyday heroes are finding social distancing-approved ways to be of …