Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Global Population Will Peak by Mid-Century

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As a result of these population changes and ensuing economic shifts, India, Nigeria, China and the United States will be the dominant powers by the end of the century, the study predicts.



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Will COVID Pandemic's Environmental Benefit Last?

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Researchers found the use of jet fuel fell by 50% and gasoline by 30%. Natural gas use also dropped by nearly 20% and the demand for electricity dropped by less than 10%.



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COVID Vaccine Tested in People Shows Early Promise

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The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in humans brought about an immune response in every person in the test and did not have significant side effects.



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Pandemic Causing Kids to Regress, Experts Say

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Regression is a normal part of childhood development, but in the age of COVID-19, experts say it’s happening in a vast and more widespread way than normal.



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White House Bypasses CDC on COVID-19 Data

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Instead of patient information going to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it will now be sent to a central database in Washington, The New York Times reported.



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