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Apr 2020
18m 38s

Skimm Special: COVID-19 and Climate Chan...

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Across the world, economies have essentially been on pause due to COVID-19. The unintended consequence? A significant decrease in air pollution and carbon emissions. We talked to climate experts about how the pandemic is highlighting the human impact on the planet. And what that can teach us about the steps individuals and governments need to take to tackle ... Show More
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