Every week, HEADlines brings you the latest news, stories and commentaries in education and healthcare. This week, get insights on the latest developments in healthcare. |
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Coronavirus - Good or terrible news for climate efforts?
Historical evidences have shown that in times of public health anxiety and economic crises, climate concerns often take a backseat. For one thing, it’s likely that China’s emissions will quickly rebound when the outbreak is finally contained, to make up for lost output. This is further exacerbated by the recent fall in oil price partly driven by coronavirus fear, as cheap petrol poses risk for electric vehicle demand and the appeal of efficiency measures.
But according to New York Times, there's another dynamic to watch: Low oil prices are often a good time for new climate policies. Governments could wean the people off fuel subsidies, which have been on the rise in recent years, or raise taxes on carbon dioxide emissions, since consumers are less likely to feel the impact. The oil crash could also be a wake-up call to many companies that renewable sources are safer investment in an era of unstable oil prices. Drilling companies, which continue to be financially challenged, could also be pushed to reconsider their plans to invest in low-carbon technology.
In short, the decisions are in our hands. |
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Healthcare in the Spotlight |
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What starts as a little more than cough can quickly turn severe if the virus reaches the lungs. Learn how the disease progresses and who's most at risk. |
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Human trials will begin in April - but even if they go well, there are many barriers before global immunisation is feasible.
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Did you know an estimated 20%-40% of human cancers are caused by bacteria and viruses? As scientists know more, it could transform how cancer is treated today. |
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The city of Philadelphia implemented a tax on sugary beverage to discourage sugar intake. Unfortunately it did not yield the desired results. |
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The best way to protect yourself is simple healthy habits like sleeping enough, exercising, eating well, and finding good ways to reduce stress. |
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Malaysia's project aims to reproduce wolbachia bacteria in wild mosquitoes so as to 'vaccinate' them from carrying the deadly dengue virus. |
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Dementia affects 10% of Singaporeans above 60 and half of those above 85 have it. What should you do if your loved one is diagnosed with dementia? |
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That's all for the week! |
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