Focusing on facts is what the county and the world needs to do right now, to deal with the global coronavirus known as COVID-19. Facts are also what is needed to deal with the ‘Infodemic’ created by ‘legions of liars’ spreading malicious lies about the situation, to prey on global fears, drive deep division in the population, and make all of us feel less secure.
The health and safety of the world’s population, as well as its economic health, depend upon clear, calm communications from government and health officials to help people understand the situation, the risks, and the steps being taken to keep us all safe. Especially as confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise (and in direct proportion, world stock markets are responding with volatility), real facts matter more than ever.
What does COVID-19 mean for the environmental movement?
What does COVID-19 mean for the environmental movement?What does COVID-19 mean for the environmental movement?
What does COVID-19 mean for the environmental movement?
What does COVID-19 mean for the environmental movement?
What does COVID-19 mean for the environmental movemeent
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Here are six reasons that our collective response to COVID-19 gives me hope for the climate movement, and six ways it causes anxiety. We'd love your thoughts and additions. Email them to [email protected].
Six Reasons for Hope
Resiliency benefits the planet. The underlying theme of COVID-19 has been resiliency - of our supply chains, our economy, our health and health care systems, our homes, and more. In many instances, changes and actions that support resiliency in one aspect of our lives also support environmental resiliency and sustainability. One example is PPE. As N-95 masks became impossible for health workers to get their hands on, new systems were put in place across the country to disinfect and reuse masks. Another close to home example is paper towels. So many households moved to reusable paper towels when they couldn’t find any at the store.