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[ad_1] In 2005, a strain of avian influenza called the H5N1 virus began spreading across Southeast Asia towards Eastern Europe. The disease was rare, but it could be fatal: Roughly 60 percent of those infected died. Experts were concerned that they could be looking at a “potentially historic event.” At …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced today he will use the Defense Production Act to declare meat-processing plants essential infrastructure, forcing them to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the growing numbers of food and farm workers sickened by the virus, according to a report by Bloomberg News. …

[ad_1] For those fortunate enough to have some outdoor space, gardening has become a top pandemic activity. It gets people outdoors doing something constructive while maintaining social distancing. You might even grow something to eat. But as all eco-conscious people know, gardening requires water. Sometimes a lot of water. Continue reading below …

[ad_1] “You say that you love your children above all else, and yet you are stealing their futures in front of their very eyes.” @gretathunberg __________________________________________________________ #fridaysforfuture #SchoolsStrike4Climate #ClimateStrike #resist #greennewdeal #climatechange #renewableenergy  #savetheplanet #stopclimatechange #extinctionrebellion #thisiszerohour #climatecrisis #climatechangeisreal #climateemergency #wisdom #humanchange #climatebreakdown #actonclimate  #thisisamerica #farmers #farming #americafirst #godblessamerica #trump #republican #manufacturing …

[ad_1] Climate scientists have told Britain’s BBC news that the COVID-19 pandemic is a “huge opportunity” to fast-track Australia’s shift towards more renewable energy. Australia’s recent bushfires made climate change the country’s most pressing issue. However, the BBC reports scientists say that momentum risks being lost because of the coronavirus …

[ad_1] Isn’t he a cutie? Remember, your actions don’t only affect you, they affect the people around you. Make wise choices and think about others. ???? . If we don’t reduce our usage of plastic, future generations are going to have to pick up after us and they will get …

[ad_1] Today is an important landmark in South Africa’s history; Freedom Day. To acknowledge the great sacrifices South Africans have made since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, South African Tourism has released a new television advert to inspire hope as the country marks Freedom Day under lockdown. Freedom of …

[ad_1] With heat accounting for over a third of the UK’s carbon emissions, we need to look at district heating networks to ensure our heating infrastructure can transition to zero carbon. Innovative low-temperature networks will play a key role in ensuring clean, affordable and reliable energy for consumers. Vattenfall Heat …

[ad_1] It’s easy to start feeling disconnected from nature while self-isolating at home. Our scientists miss doing research in the field and we all can’t wait to get back to tackling environmental issues alongside our supporters — whether through the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup or our school, campus and business …

[ad_1] This week, something historic happened. For the first time ever, the price of oil dropped below zero in the US.  Because we’re all using less oil under lockdown, by driving less and taking fewer flights, the companies producing oil in the US are having to pay for people to …