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11 Facts About Coast Redwoods, the Tallest Trees in the World
For thousands of years the people of the area managed to live in harmony with these ancient trees, understanding the importance of their unique forest ecosystem. And then the gold rush happened. With the arrival of hundreds of thousands of gold-seekers starting in 1849, the redwoods were doomed. Logged into near oblivion to keep up with the demand for lumber, today, only 5 percent of the original old-growth coast redwood forest remains, fewer than 100,000 acres dotted along the coast. Source: 11 Facts About Coast Redwoods, the Tallest Trees in the World
Coronavirus: Germany to create 19 medical storage facilities for future emergencies | News | DW | 30.11.2020
The German government agreed on Monday to set up 19 locations for medical gear storage in order to avoid the lack of masks and other protective equipment faced by most of the world at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Angela Merkel’s government plans to spend around €1 billion ($1.2 billion) next year creating 19 “national health reserves” around Germany to ensure Europe’s leading economy is better prepared for any upcoming health crisis, Health Minister Jens Spahn said.
“The pandemic has taught us to take more precautions,” he told reporters.
Angry Farmers Choke India’s Capital in Giant Demonstrations – The New York Times
Tens of thousands have arrived in tractors and trailers, many traveling hundreds of miles, to block roads into New Delhi and protest recently passed pro-market agricultural policies.
Rio voters inflict humiliating electoral wipeout on mayor | Rio de Janeiro | The Guardian
Bolsonaro ally Marcelo Crivella lost in all of Brazilian city’s 49 constituencies
Source: Rio voters inflict humiliating electoral wipeout on mayor | Rio de Janeiro | The Guardian
Lebanon Eases Virus Two-Week Lockdown ahead of Christmas — Naharnet – (Mistake but they will discover that when cases and deaths spike again)
Naharnet is the leading Lebanese news destination, breaking the news as it happens!
Source: Lebanon Eases Virus Two-Week Lockdown ahead of Christmas — Naharnet
GOP lawmaker to Trump: Drop election argument ‘for the sake of our Nation’ | TheHill
Hong Kong coronavirus fight takes two steps back after dance hall outbreak – The Washington Post
A growing cluster of infections linked to dance halls frequented by middle-aged women and their young dance instructors has prompted tight restrictions in the city.
Source: Hong Kong coronavirus fight takes two steps back after dance hall outbreak – The Washington Post
Avian Flu Diary: COVID-19: The Avian Vector Loophole (Birds and Mink infection)
While COVID-19 has not proved to be a huge agricultural issue (outside of mink farming), the next pandemic threat may not be so constrained.
Which means that agricultural interests must get much better at shutting the barn door before the next virus gets in – or out again.
Source: Avian Flu Diary: COVID-19: The Avian Vector Loophole
How Snail Mail Connected This San Gabriel Valley School District To Its Youngest Students : LAist
Rowland Elementary School kindergarten teacher Ashley McGrath conducts class over Zoom from her garage. (Mariana Dale/LAist)
5-year-old Noah Fonseca is seconds away from discovering his new book in this screenshot from a video recorded by his mom, Maria Fonseca.
Source: How Snail Mail Connected This San Gabriel Valley School District To Its Youngest Students : LAist
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