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(c) In populated countries like India, a large number of private vehicles cause
a greater amount of air and noise pollution. Thus, the government should
encourage and provide more public transportation.
(d) The increment in ozone concentration even after curbing primary polluting
sources implies the complexities involved with secondary pollutants. Thus, more
scientific research, particularly on secondary air pollutants, is required.
(e) Boards and agencies on pollution control and biodiversity should be more
vigilant.
(f) The demand for exotic meat not only puts pressure on biodiversity but also
causes the spread of fatal diseases from animal to humans. Thus, there is a need
for a complete ban on the illegal trade of meat and shut down of ‘wet markets’
along with strict vigilance by regional and international police officials.
(g) Country’s economy can be uplifted with priority given to local business and
entrepreneurs by giving them incentives and recovery packages.
(h) Innovations and investment in sustainable infrastructure such as clean energy,
lower energy consumption should be encouraged to reduce the carbon footprint.
15.4 Conclusion
The quarantine lockdown period has been a blessing in disguise for ecology and
diversity. Still, we need to realise that this is only a temporary remedy to the various
environmental issues. Presently, it is the time for the realisation of the importance of
Earth’s natural resources and its proper usage because any environmental degradation
acts as a feedback loop for the destruction of the human race. Economic development
for humans is a necessity but not at the expense of nature should be a moral realisation and intelligent thinking of Homo sapiens (Frank Lloyd Wright-Study nature,
love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you). The government, private
companies, stakeholders and global and local agencies should focus on such policies
and strategies which will allow a balanced revival of nature and economy at the same
time.
References
1. Polk HS (2019) State of global air 2019 a special report on global exposure to air pollution
and its disease burden. Health Effects Institute, Boston, MA
2. Cosgrove WJ, Rijsberman FR (2000) Challenge for the 21st century: making water everybody’s
business. Susta Devel Int 2:149–156
3. Hewitt N, Jackson AV (eds) (2009) Atmospheric science for environmental scientists. WileyBlackwell, London
4. Währungsfonds I (2020) The great lockdown. In: World economic outlook April 2020. International monetary fund. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2020/04/14/weoapril-2020#Chapter%201, 15 June 2020
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(c) In populated countries like India, a large number of private vehicles cause
a greater amount of air and noise pollution. Thus, the government should
encourage and provide more public transportation.
(d) The increment in ozone concentration even after curbing primary polluting
sources implies the complexities involved with secondary pollutants. Thus, more
scientific research, particularly on secondary air pollutants, is required.
(e) Boards and agencies on pollution control and biodiversity should be more
vigilant.
(f) The demand for exotic meat not only puts pressure on biodiversity but also
causes the spread of fatal diseases from animal to humans. Thus, there is a need
for a complete ban on the illegal trade of meat and shut down of ‘wet markets’
along with strict vigilance by regional and international police officials.
(g) Country’s economy can be uplifted with priority given to local business and
entrepreneurs by giving them incentives and recovery packages.
(h) Innovations and investment in sustainable infrastructure such as clean energy,
lower energy consumption should be encouraged to reduce the carbon footprint.
15.4 Conclusion
The quarantine lockdown period has been a blessing in disguise for ecology and
diversity. Still, we need to realise that this is only a temporary remedy to the various
environmental issues. Presently, it is the time for the realisation of the importance of
Earth’s natural resources and its proper usage because any environmental degradation
acts as a feedback loop for the destruction of the human race. Economic development
for humans is a necessity but not at the expense of nature should be a moral realisation and intelligent thinking of Homo sapiens (Frank Lloyd Wright-Study nature,
love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you). The government, private
companies, stakeholders and global and local agencies should focus on such policies
and strategies which will allow a balanced revival of nature and economy at the same
time.
References
1. Polk HS (2019) State of global air 2019 a special report on global exposure to air pollution
and its disease burden. Health Effects Institute, Boston, MA
2. Cosgrove WJ, Rijsberman FR (2000) Challenge for the 21st century: making water everybody’s
business. Susta Devel Int 2:149–156
3. Hewitt N, Jackson AV (eds) (2009) Atmospheric science for environmental scientists. WileyBlackwell, London
4. Währungsfonds I (2020) The great lockdown. In: World economic outlook April 2020. International monetary fund. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2020/04/14/weoapril-2020#Chapter%201, 15 June 2020