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Global Rainforest Destruction Surged in 2020, Study Finds

Global Rainforest Destruction Surged in 2020, Study Finds

A new study published Wednesday found that the destruction of primary forest increased by 12% in 2020, impacting ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon and shelter abundant biodiversity. Brazil saw the worst losses, three times higher than the next highest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the report from Global Forest Watch […]

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    People of Faith Worldwide Rise Up  for Climate Justice

    People of Faith Worldwide Rise Up  for Climate Justice

    By Jessica Corbett “We envision a world transformed, in which humanity in all its diversity has developed a shared reverence for life on Earth.” So declares a new joint statement—entitled “Sacred People, Sacred Earth”—supported by religious groups and leaders across the globe who planned more than 400 events in over 40 countries for Thursday in […]

    Endangered Great Apes Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at San Diego Zoo

    Endangered Great Apes Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at San Diego Zoo

    Four orangutans and five bonobos at the world-famous San Diego Zoo have become the first great apes in the world to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The great apes received a COVID-19 vaccine made especially for animals. In January, a troop of eight western lowland gorillas at the associated San Diego Zoo Safari Park contracted […]

    Sunrise Movement Launches Campaign to Fight Climate Crisis With Guaranteed Jobs

    Sunrise Movement Launches Campaign to Fight Climate Crisis With Guaranteed Jobs

    By Kenny Stancil Amid the ongoing climate emergency and the devastating coronavirus pandemic that has resulted in more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. alone as well as an economic meltdown that has left millions of people unemployed, the Sunrise Movement on Thursday launched its “Good Jobs for All” campaign to demand that lawmakers pursue […]

    Use of Disinfectants Has Soared, Sparking New Examination of Ingredients

    Use of Disinfectants Has Soared, Sparking New Examination of Ingredients

    By Casey Crownhart Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns. Quats, or quaternary ammonium compounds, are charged molecules that can kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Quats are effective disinfectants, but some […]

    COVID-19 Lockdown Study Previews Electric Vehicle Future

    COVID-19 Lockdown Study Previews Electric Vehicle Future

    Many people expect the future of transportation to be electric, and that drivers will charge their cars with solar and wind power. Recently, scientists got a window into that future and saw what it could mean for the climate and people’s health. Ronald Cohen is a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. […]