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COVID-19: America hasn't used this little energy in 16 years

An electronic signboard reading "stay home" stands with road closed signs blocking the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park visitors as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, near Panguitch, Utah, U.S., April 11, 2020.  REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton - RC2S2G94ISO9

COVID-19 has seen the closure of public spaces, businesses and factories all across America. Image: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Scott DiSavino
Reporter, Thomson Reuters
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