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Protect and Improve Air Quality to Prevent High Mortality Rates from Future Pandemics
2020-04-23 19:50:58| PortlandOnline
How work on improving air quality helps makes our communities more resilient
Tech's Role in Addressing Coronavirus and Other Potential Pandemics
2020-01-31 13:00:00| TechNewsWorld
WHO has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency in recognition that the disease risk no longer is confined to China. UN member countries may decide to close their borders, cancel flights, implement special screenings at airports, or take other steps in response to the notice. U.S. health officials earlier this week announced they would fast-track work on a coronavirus vaccine.
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How El Nio affects everything from flu pandemics to the price of coffee
2015-05-17 10:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: Noticed any crazy weather lately? You may be feeling the return of El Nio. Scientists announced yesterday that one of the most potent influences on global weather patterns is back after a 5-year hiatus. This article was written by Michael Reilly and first published on Timeline.com. Get Timeline App. A robust El Nio spells a muted hurricane season for the eastern US, and much-needed rains for the west, which has been parched for years. But other parts of the world are likely to face drought, wildfires...