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Scooped by Meredith Clarke
September 4, 2020 6:22 AM
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After coronavirus we should be ready for an uncertainty pandemic 

After coronavirus we should be ready for an uncertainty pandemic  | Corona Virus news | Scoop.it
A post-pandemic expansion – if there is one – may take years to meet the definition of recovery
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It will take many years to return to a real sense of normality for a large part of the population.

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April 9, 2020 3:56 AM
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Politicians Call for Fewer Climate Protections During Coronavirus Crisis 

Politicians Call for Fewer Climate Protections During Coronavirus Crisis  | Corona Virus news | Scoop.it
German politicians have begun calling for industry to be shielded from too much environmental protection during the coronavirus crisis. But corporations aren't joining the appeal. They managed to turn CO2 reduction into a competitive advantage long ago.
Benoit Lamy's insight:

Interesting article on Coronavirus impact on climate changes measures for German industry. German corporations are not calling for a limitation of environmental protection laws as they have have already turned CO2 reduction to an advantage.

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Scooped by Meredith Clarke
May 5, 2020 9:19 AM
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Are we witnessing the death of the car? - BBC Future

Are we witnessing the death of the car? - BBC Future | Corona Virus news | Scoop.it
Cities around the world are seeing dwindling numbers of fossil-fuel powered cars on their streets, and many are planning to keep it that way after lockdowns ease.
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During the lockdown, many people have enjoyed cycling rather than taking the car (to ensure social distancing for example), but this trend could become the new normal. One reason being that everyone has noticed the benefits on the environment of having less cars on the roads. 

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