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How will coronavirus change the world?
‘We can’t go back to normal’ / How will coronavirus change the world?
The long read: Times of upheaval are always times of radical change. Some believe the pandemic is a once-in-a-generation chance to remake society and build a better future. Others fear it may only make existing injustices worse
The good news
Wildlife enjoys humans' lockdown but concerns raised over conservation
UK / Wildlife enjoys humans' lockdown but concerns raised over conservation
Animals are getting some peace and people are reconnecting with nature, but wildlife crimes may be going unnoticed
Brazil / Endangered sea turtles hatch on deserted beaches
The not-so-good news
Trump administration allows companies to break pollution laws during coronavirus pandemic
Extraordinary move / Trump administration allows companies to break pollution laws during coronavirus pandemic
The decision signals to US companies that they will not face any sanctions for polluting the air or water
And another one / Trump to roll back Obama-era clean car rules in huge blow to climate fight
UK food shortage warning / Fruit and veg ‘will run out’ unless Britain charters planes to fly in farm workers from eastern Europe
Exclusive / Monsanto predicted crop system would damage US farms
Essential reading
83 football fields a day / Report reveals ‘massive plastic pollution footprint’ of drinks firms
Report reveals ‘massive plastic pollution footprint’ of drinks firms
Panic is not the problem / The Guardian view on empty supermarket shelves
The Guardian view on empty supermarket shelves
A zoologist's view of Tiger King / A crass exposé that could do some good
A crass exposé that could do some good
Big question / Will the coronavirus kill the oil industry and help save the climate?
Will the coronavirus kill the oil industry and help save the climate?
Creature comforts / Nature can be source of solace in crisis, says David Attenborough
Nature can be source of solace in crisis, says David Attenborough
Antarctica / What it means when the coldest place on Earth records an unprecedented heatwave
What it means when the coldest place on Earth records an unprecedented heatwave
'Really amazing' / Scientists show that fish migrate through the deep oceans
Scientists show that fish migrate through the deep oceans
'The animals aren't pleased' / UK zoos under coronavirus lockdown
UK zoos under coronavirus lockdown
Beyond coronavirus / Tackle climate crisis and poverty with zeal of Covid-19 fight, scientists urge
Tackle climate crisis and poverty with zeal of Covid-19 fight, scientists urge
CO2 levels in the atmosphere
Weekly averages
15 March 2020: 414.28 ppm
This time last year: 411.77 ppm
10 years ago: 391.23 ppm
Pre-industrial base: 280
Safe level: 350
Weekly averages
15 March 2020: 414.28 ppm
This time last year: 411.77 ppm
10 years ago: 391.23 ppm
Pre-industrial base: 280
Safe level: 350
Atmospheric CO2 reading from Mauna Loa, Hawaii (part per million). Source: NOAA-ESRL
Scientists have warned for more than a decade that concentrations of more than 450ppm risk triggering extreme weather events and temperature rises as high as 2C, beyond which the effects of global heating are likely to become catastrophic and irreversible. Read more about our weekly carbon count
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