Going vegan could not only lower your risk of severe Covid-19, if enough of us do it, it could lower the risk of future pandemics.
… Go vegan to slash Covid-19 risk Justine Butler | 8th December 2020 | … pig Going vegan could not only lower your risk of severe Covid-19, if enough of us do it, it could lower the risk of future pandemics. Covid-19 is not the …
A total of 1.7 billion people - 22 percent of the world population - have underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk.
… health condition that puts them at increased risk. One in five people across the world has … health condition that could increase their risk of severe coronavirus if infected, a new … health condition that puts them at increased risk. Complete the Ecologist's 2020 …
A staggering 98 percent of the 1,060,400 workers in 'high risk' roles paid poverty wages are women, according to new research by Autonomy.
… 98 percent of the 1,060,400 workers in 'high risk' roles paid poverty wages are women, … of whom are women, according to the ' Jobs at Risk Index ' produced by Autonomy, a … data on which occupations had the highest risk factor to the coronavirus, and what kind …
For every extra metre of social distancing up to three metres, the risk of transmission may halve, modelling suggests.
… of social distancing up to three metres, the risk of transmission may halve, modelling … two metres to a single metre could double the risk of infection, according to a study … other people was associated with a much lower risk of infection compared with less than one …
The government says it is following the science: the science says lifting the lockdown will kill tens of thousands.
… on how restrictions are lifted. They built a risk calculator taking things such as age, sex … and underlying illnesses into account. High-risk The data takes into account the risks of the infection as well as indirect …
Exploitation of wildlife by humans has been increasing the risk of virus spillover.
… of wildlife by humans has been increasing the risk of virus spillover. As the novel … between the two - has been increasing the risk of virus spillover. According to a new … population declines and increasing the risk of extinction. Threaten The research - …
Coal consumption in China is likely to dwindle rapidly, writes Alex Kirby, leaving its own mining sector and foreign coal exporters in serious trouble. Australia and Indonesia are at greatest risk as China may soon stop importing any coal at all.
… Australia and Indonesia are at greatest risk as China may soon stop importing any coal … about a carbon tax increasing the perceived risk to the future cost competitiveness of … of the country's power sector also pose a risk to international coal exporters who are …
The rich want to end the lockdown. But before any government does this we need mass testing, proper equipment for essential workers and real protections for the most vulnerable.
… hatred for a lockdown that serves the rich. Risk Then calls from business to lift the … protective equipment for health workers, who risk their lives for us. Without enough for … and all the other people who are most at risk. Without tests for all the essential …
Precious World Heritage Sites that protect vital biodiversity and human cultures are at risk from oil decelopment and other industries. Under threat are not just nature, wildlife, land and water but the 11 million people who depend on the 114 sites' environmental quality for their livelihoods.
… vital biodiversity and human cultures are at risk from oil decelopment and other … vital resources to millions of people, are at risk worldwide from threats ranging from oil … to mining and illegal logging. Sites at risk include the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand …
Just as George Osborne is hoping to get China to invest billions in EDF's Hinkley C nuclear plant in Somerset, news from EDF's Flamanville nuclear site threatens to sink the project. French regulators are to demand another lengthy round of tests on its flawed reactor vessel. And if Flamanville isn't working by 2020, £17 billion of UK finance guarantees for Hinkley C will collapse.
… push ahead with construction at the site, and risk putting good money after bad in the event … and the reluctance of commercial investors to risk their money on the project. But the … not all - the UK's finance guarantees are at risk As part of its support package the UK has …
We all know about the risk to elephants and rhinos from the illegal wildlife trade, but now the helmeted hornbills of Borneo and Sumatra are at risk as online traders find ready buyers for their carved beaks in China.
… Red alert! Hornbills at risk from wildlife trade The Ecologist | 2nd … We all know about the risk to elephants and rhinos from the illegal … hornbills of Borneo and Sumatra are at risk as online traders find ready buyers for …
Hundreds of young demonstrators posted photos of themselves using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline to show they had missed school.
… take care of ourselves and others and reduce risk. "That is why I am joining the Fridays … PA news agency: "Because many people are at risk from the Covid-19 disease it is important … and avoid big crowds that would increase risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. …
The Balkans are determined to stay in the coal era - even while most countries in Europe are making plans for a future without coal, argues MARINA KELAVA.
… these developments come at a low financial risk for Chinese banks. Most of these projects … the burden of payment on citizens. Greater risks Block 7 is in the final phase of … Citizens of Tuzla could be at increased risk of respiratory diseases, malignant …
Racist government policies and racism within the economy has exposed black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to the worst coronavirus impacts.
… have warned. The severity of Covid-19 and the risk of poor health related to the policies … ethnic and migrant groups have a greater risk of contracting Covid-19 infection, as … most vulnerable in terms of health, are at risk for other stress-related health problems, …
WWF warns destruction of natural habitats and intensive farming create perfect conditions for another pandemic to emerge.
… The UK will be "complicit" in increasing the risk of future pandemics if post-Brexit trade … that leap from animals to people, and the risk of wildlife and humans coming into … to strike new agreements with countries risked not only driving down food and …
The EPA rolled back environmental regulations for polluters - but this will have massive health implications on vulnerable people and those recovering from COVID-19.
… issues — three areas that put people most at-risk of the coronavirus. For future pandemics, … keep the biggest polluters under regulation. Risks The EPA released a statement that said … live in polluted areas will face even more risks due to the respiratory risks of …
Air pollution in Louisiana’s 'Cancer Alley' linked to high Covid-19 death rates.
… if they had higher levels of Covid-19 death risk factors, including diabetes, high levels … results show residents did not have these risk factors at higher rates compared to … areas with the nation’s highest cancer risks are found in this industrialized …
As the new year begins, the global clean energy transition is progressing much faster than most people realise, and is probably irreversible, writes Jeremy Leggett. President-elect Trump's prospects of revitalising the US coal industry, and giving the oil and gas industry the expansionist dream ticket it wants, are very low.
… and insurers visibility of how climate-change risk will affect individual businesses, and a … as having financial value, this means a risk - should governments do what they … can be thought of as a 'carbon bubble'. The risk of stranded assets is growing with every …
The world's biggest slaughterhouse for endangered whale sharks has been uncovered in southeast China, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. It's products are being traded across the world in health and cosmetic products.
… China by Hong Kong based WildLife Risk . The slaughterhouse, operated by China … January 2010 to December 2013, by WildLife Risk, a marine conservation organisation. It … Canada and Italy, the report says. WildLife Risk identified one company which was …
Polling of 28,000 people from 14 countries shows 65 percent support prioritising action on climate breakdown in the coronavirus recovery.
… from the pandemic to tackle climate change. Risk Polling of 28,000 people from 14 … and wildfires are becoming an ever greater risk. Pandemic A separate report from the EU's … and infrastructure must factor in climate risks and opportunities. This Author Emily …
The UK-China plan for new nuclear build in England defy the evolving reality of 21st century power networks, writes Paul Dorfman. In China itself, the nuclear dream is hitting construction problems and delays, while wind and solar blossom at ever falling cost. But the phenomenon is global. Despite some governments' nuclear obduracy, renewables are winning the race hands down.
… in BP's recent ' Energy Outlook '. Financial risk Moreover, a sense of unease persists about the risk to people, the environment and to the … disaster, are the single largest financial risk - far outweighing the combined effect of …
Sir Nicholas Stern was asked to find out what way of averting climate change was economically feasible. A loaded question that has allowed him to find a perverse solution to a fatal problem.
… Companies Campaigns Nuclear Solar Wind Famine Risk Sea Levels C FLYINGWINE_DEC06_MAIN__1.jpg … far greater total volume. As Stern says, ‘the risks are too high’, adding, ‘Delay in taking … that Stern makes plain carries ‘significant risk’ of an environmental apocalypse, but less …
The Aedes mosquitos that carry the Zika virus and dengue fever are not just perfectly adapted to life in cities, writes Nadia Pontes. They are also being helped along by warming climates which increase their range. It's time to get serious about the health implications of a hotter planet.
… expanding the geographical areas which are at risk" , says Fiona Armstrong, executive … which increases the number of populations at risk." Zika virus expected to spread widely … quickly there too. Their study affirms the risk is high due to the presence of the Aedes …
Hundreds of wildlife groups worldwide sign open letter to WHO calling for a ban on wildlife meat trade to stop future potential global pandemics.
… Trade Organisation to raise awareness of the risks the wildlife trade poses to human health … wild animals, in order to further reduce the risk to human health. Business The letter has … and become more commercial, increasing the risks to human and animal health. The trade in …