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These farmers are prospering in the pandemic by delivering straight to homes

These farmers are prospering in the pandemic by delivering straight to homes

by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19

Farmers are adapting to the pandemic by offering at-home delivery.This is leading to an increase in profits. With restaurants shut and grocery stores posing a coronavirus risk, some Americans are ordering food directly from the farm – a trend small-scale...
Colombia’s former president says COVID-19 shows the importance of listening to indigenous peoples on how we treat the planet

Colombia’s former president says COVID-19 shows the importance of listening to indigenous peoples on how we treat the planet

by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19

Former President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos implores world leaders to listen to indigenous peoples, especially on the environment.The coronavirus pandemic is yet another global threat requiring us to reimagine our relationship with nature.As more leaders retreat...
Could COVID-19 mark a ‘turning point’ in the climate crisis?

Could COVID-19 mark a ‘turning point’ in the climate crisis?

by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19

The most cost-effective way to fight climate change and revive virus-hit economies is through green public investment, a new study shows.Major economies are drawing up economic packages to cushion the shock of the pandemic. Massive programmes of green public...
These countries are leading the transition to sustainable energy

These countries are leading the transition to sustainable energy

by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19

The Energy Transition Index 2020 analyzes the energy sectors of 115 countries.Sweden tops the global rankings as the country most prepared to transition to clean energy.COVID-19 could threaten the rate at which economies adopt more sustainable power.Robust long-term...
Wildlife tourism in the pandemic: what will happen to the parks, staff and animals?

Wildlife tourism in the pandemic: what will happen to the parks, staff and animals?

by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19

As coronavirus halts nature-based tourism worldwide, employees and their communities are struggling to stay afloat.There are fears they could even become prey to criminal networks. For more than two decades, M Khairi spent his days working as a park guide,...
The best way to avoid future pandemics? Protect the natural world

The best way to avoid future pandemics? Protect the natural world

by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Environment- Covid-19

Seychelles announces marine-protection initiative to cover 30% of its waters.Humanity’s broken relationship with nature has given rise to viruses including Ebola and HIV, writes Enric Sala of the National Geographic Society.Countries should make conservation a...
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