Coronavirus

COVID-19 Causes Fossil Fuel Usage to Drastically Decrease, While Renewable Energy Usage Increases

May 4, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, in recent months we have seen a massive reduction in energy usage. We’re seeing the greatest decrease is fossil fuel usage since fossil fuels became widely used in the mid 20th century. Coal… [read]

How Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Exacerbate COVID-19

May 4, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

Age and preexisting health conditions are the two of the biggest factors that determine how susceptible you are to COVID-19. Auto-immune diseases reduce immunity. Diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure are all preexisting conditions that make you more… [read]

Youtube Bans Coronavirus Information that Goes Against the World Health Organization

May 4, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

Youtube’s chief executive Susan Wojcicki said in an interview that Youtube would be banning all content regarding coronavirus that contradicts The World Health Organization. Wojcicki says the goal is to get rid of “Misinformation on the platform”, by removing anything… [read]

How Deforestation Affects Pandemics

May 4, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

Deforestation can contribute to pandemics more than you may realize. When we wipe out forest space, forcing animals to live in smaller more densely populated environments, humans are more likely to come into contact with the infectious microbes these animals… [read]

Spanish Beach Sprayed with Bleach

May 4, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

A Spanish municipal official has apologized for spraying a local beach with bleach in an effort to combat COVID-19. Government officials in Zahara de los Atunes in southern Spain sent tractors to spray beach at local beaches. The country has… [read]

How Long Can Germs Survive on Surfaces?

April 29, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 29, 2020

More specifically, how long do bacteria and viruses live on surfaces at home under normal interior temperatures? It’s complicated. Some microbes could survive on household surfaces like telephones, door handles, countertops, and stair railings for centuries if left undisturbed. But… [read]

Sunlight and Alcohol Showed Effective at Killing Coronavirus, Alcohol More Effective Than Bleach

April 28, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

Officials say that COVID-19 weakens faster when exposed to high heat, humidity, and sunlight. The virus does well in indoor and dry conditions. This indicates that it is likely the virus will spread less in the summer, similar to the… [read]