By the end of last week, Japan had already reported 196,494 new cases of the potentially deadly SARS-like coronavirus, and that number has been growing at an alarming rate ever since its initial discovery on September 11th. In the past seven days alone, reports of new infections have increased by 194%, and many are now […]
Face masks are effective in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 As far as we know, the epidemic has been a moving target3. The issue of wearing masks is a good example. Because masks worn by infected individuals reduce the risk of transmission, and because of the high rate of asymptomatic infections [68] […]
Climate change isn’t just about rising global temperatures and melting polar ice caps — one of its most worrying byproducts has been increasing wildfire risk in various parts of the world, including the UK. That’s why environmental campaigners, especially those concerned with UK wildfires, are urging the government to step up its efforts to mitigate […]
A massive fire in Yosemite National Park has destroyed at least two homes and threatens several others. Mariposa County officials have declared a state of emergency as the blaze continues to rage out of control. Authorities say the fire started at about 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, burning 200 acres by the end of the […]
What’s the difference between monkeypox and COVID-19? Monkeypox, also known as human monkeypox or smallpox-like poxvirus, and COVID-19 are both diseases that affect humans. But they’re actually very different from each other in how they spread, how much damage they can do to your body, how you contract them, and how you treat them. If […]
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In terms of coastal houses and forests burnt, the fire which broke out on Friday afternoon in the village of Nea Peramos on the outskirts of Athens has caused significant damage to residents’ property, according to local media reports and eyewitness accounts. Apart from buildings and structures, forested areas have also been reduced to ashes […]
Firefighters are working to extinguish a raging fire in Yosemite National Park that has forced some visitors to evacuate and created dangerous conditions, with gusty winds, hot temperatures and high humidity. The blaze has burned more than 1,000 acres and is at zero percent containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the National Park Service. […]
If you’ve heard about the coronavirus, you’re not alone – these viruses are in the news quite often. But if you’re thinking that they only affect people who live in places like Saudi Arabia or Qatar, you may want to think again. The coronavirus can be transmitted by people and animals, and it has been […]
Timber prices have dropped considerably in the past few years, forcing many sawmill workers to take on jobs as loggers to make ends meet. Unfortunately, some of these loggers are not making enough money to afford the proper respiratory protection needed to protect themselves from wood dust, increasing their risk of developing respiratory conditions such […]
