SPX25 CoVid-19 Lessons?

In the midst of one of the toughest times we may ever face, are there lessons to learn?  Of course there are, if we choose to see them.  Joe and STEMBoT navigate a switch in topics for this podcast and share some very pertinent information that everyone can use. Mentioned in the episode:Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends lifehttps://apple.news/AE5raICV-TmKeraFR5WSJJAExploiting wildlife poses risks to human health.https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/489299-coronavirus-shows-exploiting-wildlife-poses-risks-to-human-health?utm_term=Wildlife&emci=40181372-d36e-ea11-a94c-00155d03b1e8&emdi=9bc4ef24-816f-ea11-a94c-00155d03b1e8&ceid=1905020Snopes on swans and dolphins in Venicehttps://www.snopes.com/fact-check/dolphins-swans-italy-lockdown/ Blue Skies Over Beijinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9654d4dwVmwCopernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Servicehttps://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/flawed-estimates-effects-lockdown-measures-air-quality-satellite-observations NASA Ozone informationhttps://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/facts/SH.htmlSouthern Skies Benefit from a Rare Climate-Diplomacy Success (International Ozone Treaty)https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-25/how-scientists-say-diplomacy-has-helped-close-the-ozone-hole?srnd=premium1987 Montreal Protocolhttps://www.state.gov/key-topics-office-of-environmental-quality-and-transboundary-issues/the-montreal-protocol-on-substances-that-deplete-the-ozone-layer/ Fake Bill Gates letterhttps://artofquotation.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/bill-gates-the-corona-covid-19-virus-is-sent-to-remind-us-of-the-important-lessons-that-we-seem-to-have-forgotten-and-it-is-up-to-us-if-we-will-learn-them-or-not/ BONUS INFOI was going to discuss wildlife more, and the need to return balance to our natural habitat and food chain, but the episode was long as it was.  So here is a quick treat for you.  :-) Washington has all its carnivores back with return of this furry predatorhttps://apple.news/At7_QEDeNTYeRbPmcceTvlA ALSO:  Since we discussed climate change in this episode we were asked by one of our screeners for more information on what to do.Please look at our other episodes for ways we can help our planet.  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:The intro and outro music from this episode was written and performed by Rachel Moore-Beitler.  You can check out her many other tunes at:https://soundcloud.com/unapologeticallyThe background music was written and performed by Dany Burns.  You can check out the MANY albums this young and talented artist has created at:https://technocinema.bandcamp.com  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.  See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com