172
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Fig. 7.2 Cases of COVID-19 as of 24 July 2020 [72]
precautions in form of quarantines during COVID-19 worked as a forerunner and
a surprising turnaround in the realm of environmental sustainability [46]. So, it is
important to discuss both the pros and cons of the coronavirus to attain the goals of
environmental sustainability.
7.2 Positive Impact of Coronavirus on Environment
COVID-19 has killed millions of people throughout the world which has forced
people to stay indoors [77]. To avoid contamination of the lethal virus among each
other many nations of the world had imposed lockdowns. But this lockdown has
proved to be a boon for our environment leading to improvement in water and air
quality, decreased noise pollution and enriched biodiversity. The environment around
us started transforming in palpable ways due to coronavirus lockdowns and the most
noticeable effects are clean air, water, a reduced amount of waste, the wildlife that
came out of hiding and decreased noise levels [15]. Some of the positive impacts of
coronavirus on environment are given below:
7.2.1 Impact on Atmosphere (Air)
Air forms an important part of our biosphere. Life on earth has been made possible
due to the presence of air. Our atmosphere is a mixture of several gases like oxygen,
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen and other inert gases whose quantity is
fixed. But man, in order to satisfy his needs, has exploited the environment leading
to increase in the greenhouse gases causing atmospheric pollution and change in
climate. Air pollution has been a source of various respiratory disorders and diseases
in human being. Sometimes the severity is so high that it can lead to the death of the
A. Chauhan
Fig. 7.2 Cases of COVID-19 as of 24 July 2020 [72]
precautions in form of quarantines during COVID-19 worked as a forerunner and
a surprising turnaround in the realm of environmental sustainability [46]. So, it is
important to discuss both the pros and cons of the coronavirus to attain the goals of
environmental sustainability.
7.2 Positive Impact of Coronavirus on Environment
COVID-19 has killed millions of people throughout the world which has forced
people to stay indoors [77]. To avoid contamination of the lethal virus among each
other many nations of the world had imposed lockdowns. But this lockdown has
proved to be a boon for our environment leading to improvement in water and air
quality, decreased noise pollution and enriched biodiversity. The environment around
us started transforming in palpable ways due to coronavirus lockdowns and the most
noticeable effects are clean air, water, a reduced amount of waste, the wildlife that
came out of hiding and decreased noise levels [15]. Some of the positive impacts of
coronavirus on environment are given below:
7.2.1 Impact on Atmosphere (Air)
Air forms an important part of our biosphere. Life on earth has been made possible
due to the presence of air. Our atmosphere is a mixture of several gases like oxygen,
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen and other inert gases whose quantity is
fixed. But man, in order to satisfy his needs, has exploited the environment leading
to increase in the greenhouse gases causing atmospheric pollution and change in
climate. Air pollution has been a source of various respiratory disorders and diseases
in human being. Sometimes the severity is so high that it can lead to the death of the