by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to the biggest fall in energy demand in 70 years.Renewables have increased their contribution to the energy mix as fossil fuel demand has seen a widespread fall.Drop in energy consumption will trigger the biggest ever fall in global CO2...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19
Humans have long treated nature as little more than an exploitable resource – and we are now living with the consequences.Granting legal personhood to things like forests, rivers and species could give them the best chance of survival and renewal.To achieve...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19
Global restrictions put in place COVID-19 pandemic saw carbon dioxide emissions fall to their lowest level since 2006.The drop was highest in early April, when regions responsible for 89% of global emissions were under some form of lockdown. The amount of CO2 being...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19
There is a misperception that nature is getting a break during the COVID-19 pandemic.Instead, many rural areas in the tropics are facing increased pressure from land-grabbing, deforestation, illegal mining and wildlife poaching.To respond to this crisis of human...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19
The pandemic is putting forests at risk as poor people who have lost work cut trees down for fuel.Forests act as a ‘safety net’ for people who rely on it for food, shelter and work.The State of the World’s Forests 2020 report reveals some alarming...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19
Two experts walk you through how to minimize the risk of air travel.They advise you to adopt a method called a ‘Heirarchy of Control’ that is often used by healthcare professional.Additionally, using simple hygiene tips and arming yourself with specific...
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