News that makes you feel better
Defying expectations, global CO2 emissions flatlined in 2019, despite the global economy growing.
The United States recorded the largest emissions decline on a country basis, with a fall of 140 million tons, or 2.9%. U.S. emissions are now down by almost 1 gigaton from their peak in 2000. Emissions in the European Union fell by 160 million tons, or 5%, in 2019.
Despite very vocal calls from Democrats and the Marxist organization Black Lives Matter to defund (=abolish) the police, the relationship between police and Americans of all skin colors is apparently better than the political left and mainstream media wants it to be.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/316571/black-americans-police-retain-local-presence.aspx
As the Dutch government advises against wearing facemasks, given their ineffectiveness against Covid, a major Dutch newspaper provides some practical tips what one CAN actually do be better positioned against the Wuhan-Virus: Strenghten your immune system.
Particularly:
1. Exercise. Sitting at home makes our bodies weak. Getting plenty of movement makes you feel better and stay fit.
2. Eat healthily. Our diet is one of the main factors in determining how healthy we are and how strong or immune system is. Fresh fruit and vegetables are key.
3. Sleep. Getting plenty of rest and having a healthy sleep cycle is essential for a strong immune system, as well as functionig well in general.
4. Vitamin D. Vitamin D is bad for the virus and hence good for you. You can take supplements, but our body also produces Vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight. Another strong argument against sitting at home. Go out! Go for a walk! In fact, the Spanish Flu was overcome after people started sunbathing (of course, to prevent skin cancer, don’t overdo it).
5. Zinc and selenium. They help your immune system tackle viruses.
While these measures won’t cure a 90 year old Covid-patient in a nursing home, most people can reduce their risk significantly by following these simple steps.
The Dutch Institute for Health stated that from a scientific medical perspective, there is no benefit to wearing face masks to prevent spreading or contracting Covid-19.
Accordingly, the Dutch government advises against wearing them for that purpose.
The announcement comes as the censorship by big platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and Youtube has become increasingly excessive. Just yesterday, a group of medical doctors was deplatformed for talking about their observations regarding the effectiveness of Hydroxichloroquine, a very affordable drug, in treating Covid-19.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1288506554585505793?s=20