Local Lockdowns Brought Fast Global Ozone Reductions, NASA Finds
When lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic cut local nitrogen oxide emissions, the effect on ozone pollution was global and unexpectedly rapid.
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Back To School 2021: How Ford Is Keeping Kids Safe From COVID-19
As I type this, more than half of all adult Americans have received a COVID vaccine and life is, in a lot of ways, starting to look a bit like it did before the deadly virus first appeared. But, while millions of adults have been vaccinated, young kids still don’t … [continued]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Reports Recovery From Confirmed COVID Infection
After testing positive for COVID infection last week, an infection later confirmed by PCR tests, and having experiencing mild cold-like symptoms for a few days, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now reports he has “fully recovered.” Fully — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 19, 2020 We reported a week ago that Elon … [continued]
Mobile Morgues Needed In El Paso While Mississippi & North Dakota Hospitals Full
There are seemingly never-ending discussions going on about covid-19 stats and different government policies to deal with covid-19. There are many valid discussions and debates about these things. However, there has been one strain of argument that has irritated me quite a bit.
Breaking — Elon Musk Tests Positive For COVID-19
Elon Musk has revealed on Twitter, late Thursday evening, that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Edit: There is actually some misconception about COVID-19 testing. Technically, Musk would have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Breathing Life Back Into Cities: Improving Air Quality & Equity Through Recovery Efforts
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) this week released an analysis outlining four strategies for advancing both air quality and equity that cities can use to build back better from the pandemic, the economic downturn and a growing reckoning with racial injustice in the United States.
Hurricane Laura: Big, Colliding Problems in Gulf & Elsewhere Need Science-Based Solutions Now
Hurricane Laura, one of the most intense hurricanes to hit the Gulf in over a century, made landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border. It is being described as a historic storm because a category four hurricane of this strength has never made landfall in this part of the Gulf Coast.
UK EV Sales Soared To New Heights During Covid-19 Lockdown
In the UK, EV sales reached record levels during the coronavirus lockdown, new data show. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shared that even though there was a 97% decline in total vehicle sales during the lockdown, the demand for EVs is unmistakable.
COVID-19 Bankrupts 19 Energy (Oil & Gas) Companies
Several energy companies have filed for bankruptcy this year, citing the coronavirus pandemic and all that resulted as the cause. The U.S. has had its lowest energy consumption in 30 years this past spring, according to federal officials.
Shelter-At-Home Project: Eliminate Single-Use Plastics With Durable Alternatives
The coronavirus pandemic has forced hundreds of millions of people around the world to shelter at home, only leaving the cocoon for essential items like groceries. One notable exception to the isolation orders is take-out food. In order to keep local restaurants afloat through the current pandemic, many people order take-out food to go or via one of the many delivery services out there like Uber Eats, Postmates, or GrubHub.
