Joe Biden’s latest climate change and clean energy plan mentions the word union more than the climate itself. Because it is important: Wind and solar energy They have grown tremendously across the United States in the past decade, but associated union jobs have not. The alleged Democratic presidential candidate is …
Read More »Coronavirus knocks down energy and climate predictions for 2020
In early January, I submitted 10 energy and climate change issues to see this year. Spoiler alert: a pandemic was not on that list. The panorama: The coronavirus has left no part of our world intact, including energy and climate change. Let’s look at my 2020 predictions halfway through this …
Read More »Coronavirus is bringing back movie theaters
Theaters, the symbol of a bygone era before cell phones and constant distraction, are suddenly emerging as a popular form of entertainment during the coronavirus crisis. Because it is important: Closed cinemas are closed, but people still long for entertainment and the opportunity to get out of their homes. Watching …
Read More »What we know about the immune response to the coronavirus, and what it means for a vaccine
Scientists are getting closer to understanding how the body releases antibodies and immune cells in response to the new coronavirus. Because it is important: Natural immunity differs from that offered by vaccination, but offers clues for designing effective vaccines and therapies. Driving the news: Earlier this week, the FDA released …
Read More »Florida Reports Record Single-Day Increase in Coronavirus Cases
Florida reported 9,585 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, beating the state’s previous record of 8,942 infections in a single day, set last Friday, according to the Washington Post. By the numbers: The total number of Florida cases totals more than 130,000 as of Saturday night. The state confirmed nearly …
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