coronavirus

‘We Need People’s Bailout, Not Polluters’ Bailout’: Climate Groups Move to Preempt Big Oil Giveaway Amid Pandemic

‘We Need People’s Bailout, Not Polluters’ Bailout’: Climate Groups Move to Preempt Big Oil Giveaway Amid Pandemic

By Andrea Germanos A coalition of climate organizations strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s in-person Friday meeting with the chief executives of some of the biggest fossil fuel companies in the world, saying the industry that fueled climate disaster must not be allowed to profiteer from government giveaways by getting bailout funds or preferred treatment during […]

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    India’s Air Pollution Plummets in COVID-19 Lockdown

    India’s Air Pollution Plummets in COVID-19 Lockdown

    India is home to 21 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities, but recently air pollution levels have started to drop dramatically as the second-most populated nation endures the second week of a 21-day lockdown amidst coronavirus fears, according to The Weather Channel. While the complete shutdown of India’s economy was designed to stop the […]

    FDA Issues Emergency Authorization to Treat COVID-19 With Malaria Drugs

    FDA Issues Emergency Authorization to Treat COVID-19 With Malaria Drugs

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of two malarial drugs to treat and prevent COVID-19, the respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, despite only anecdotal evidence that either is proven effective in treating or slowing the progression of the disease in seriously ill patients. Under the emergency use authorization (EUA), […]

    Keystone XL Pipeline Construction to Forge Ahead During Coronavirus Pandemic

    Keystone XL Pipeline Construction to Forge Ahead During Coronavirus Pandemic

    The company behind the controversial and long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline announced it would proceed with the project Tuesday, despite concerns about the climate impacts of the pipeline and the dangers of transporting construction crews during a pandemic. Pipeline owner TC Energy Corp. also announced that Alberta’s government had invested around .1 billion to cover most […]

    Can Countries in a Water Crisis Resist Coronavirus Spread?

    Can Countries in a Water Crisis Resist Coronavirus Spread?

    By Raya A. Al-Masri Different strategies for resisting the spread of the new coronavirus have emerged in different countries. But the one that has cut through everywhere is simple and, supposedly, can be done by anyone: “Wash your hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds.” Raya A. Al-Masri is a Ph.D. researcher […]

    National Parks Starting to Close Amid Coronavirus Fears

    National Parks Starting to Close Amid Coronavirus Fears

    When the novel coronavirus started to sweep across the country, the National Park Service started to waive entrance fees. The idea was that as we started to practice social distancing, Americans should have unfettered access to the outdoors. Then the parking lots and the visitor centers started to fill up, worrying park employees. Now, after […]

    Coronavirus Slowdown in Washington Suggests Social Distancing Is Working

    Coronavirus Slowdown in Washington Suggests Social Distancing Is Working

    Washington State has seen a slowdown in the infection rate of the novel coronavirus, for now, suggesting that early containment strategies have been effective, according to the Seattle NBC News affiliate. While Seattle was the early epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., the number of deaths and positive cases there has started to slow […]

    How to Stay Healthy at Home During the Coronavirus Lockdown

    How to Stay Healthy at Home During the Coronavirus Lockdown

    By Charli Shield At unsettling times like the coronavirus outbreak, it might feel like things are very much out of your control. Most routines have been thrown into disarray and the future, as far as the experts tell us, is far from certain. But there are still lots of things you can do — aside […]