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March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 | Post

Coronavirus is ‘really not the way you want to decrease emissions’

Global case numbers are reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation reportexternal icon. For U.S. information, visit CDC’s COVID-19 in the U.S.

Cheap oil, lower investment in renewables and a post-virus rebound will likely offset the emissions drop, but there are climate lessons in the response to the virus.

Stacey Meinzen
Categories Business Network Fossil Fuels Public Health Transportation
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