Covid-19 and the environment: Three steps to help prevent the next pandemic

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The world must change behaviour and practices, both personal and commercial, in order to tackle the route causes of pandemics, writes Ecosia CEO Christian Kroll

When Bill Gates said that ending the Covid-19 pandemic was easier than tackling the challenge of climate change, he was right. But we also need to understand the crucial role that caring for our environment...

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