Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability
Abstract
The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting every part of human lives, including the
physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus and the slowdown of economic activities
have significant effects on the environment. Therefore, this study intends to explore the positive and negative
environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, by reviewing the available scientific literatures. This study
indicates that, the pandemic situation significantly improves air quality in different cities across the world, reduces GHGs emission, lessens water pollution and noise, and reduces the pressure on the tourist destinations,
which may assist with the restoration of the ecological system. In addition, there are also some negative consequences of COVID-19, such as increase of medical waste, haphazard use and disposal of disinfectants, mask, and
gloves; and burden of untreated wastes continuously endangering the environment. It seems that, economic activities will return soon after the pandemic, and the situation might change. Hence, this study also outlines
possible ways to achieve long-term environmental benefits. It is expected that the proper implementation of the
proposed strategies might be helpful for the global environmental sustainability.
Palabras clave
Environmental assessment; Environmental pollution; Environmental management; Environmental sustainability; COVID-19; Public health; Lockdown; GHGs emission; Biomedical wasteLink to resource
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