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The Unexpected Environmental Impact of Coronavirus

April 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 18, 2020

While much of the human population is inside quarantining, skies are clearing up, water is less polluted, and the Earth is making small recoveries from the damages caused as a result of day to day life. The COVID-19 pandemic could… [read]

35,000+ deaths in U.S., New York Orders Everyone To Wear Face Masks

April 17, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 18, 2020

At the time of the publishing of this article, World Meter reports that 152,318 people have died from COVID-19 around the world, with 34,641 deaths within the United States. Unlike flu deaths, which are radically over-reported, I suspect that Coronavirus… [read]

New Research Shows Air Pollution Linked to Higher CoVID-19 Death Rates

April 15, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 17, 2020

A recent study from Harvard research has shown that air pollution in the US is linked to higher death rates of CoVID-19. Research shows that people who live in counties with high levels of PM 2.5 were 15% more likely… [read]

China’s Richest Man Donates a Million Masks and 500,000 Testing Kits to the U.S.

April 15, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 18, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the media and the Trump administration have taken to blaming the coronavirus pandemic solely on China. The claims made by people in power go beyond pointing out that the virus originated in China,… [read]

COVID-19 Lockdown Potentially Contributing to a Decrease in Seismic Noise

April 15, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 15, 2020

In light of the current pandemic, human activity and a large portion of transportation have been shut down. New research, from experts who study Earth’s movements, has indicated that shutdowns have resulted in a significant drop in seismic activity. Recommended:… [read]

Police Dragged Man Off Bus After Philadelphia Said All Riders Have To Wear Masks For Coronavirus

April 13, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 13, 2020

At least seven Philadelphia police officers forcibly removed a man off of a city bus on Friday. People who were there say the man was removed for not wearing a mask. The incident was caught on camera and the video was shared… [read]

COVID-19 Threatens Indigenous People in Brazil as Deforestation in the Amazon Continues

April 13, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 14, 2020

The Karipuna people in the Brazilian Amazon are in isolation due to COVID-19, but the presence of loggers close to their villages is compromising their efforts to stay safe. The Karipuna Indigenous People’s Association (Apoika), Indigenous Missionary Council (Cimi), and… [read]