Wednesday, July 15, 2020

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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