The COVID Lockdowns and Air Quality
The study by Elshorbany et al. (2021) found that CO and NO2 pollution was reduced during the COVID lockdowns in states where the main source of pollution was from traffic pollution, as in New York City and Florida. The authors concluded, however, that in states where the main source of pollution is not from traffic but rather from agricultural or industrial industries, the lockdowns did not have a significant impact on improving air quality. Thus, Elshorbany et al. (2021) argue that industry-specific policies need to be implemented in those states in order to have an effect on improving air quality.
Climate change is obviously one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The Earths average temperature is rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more common (Sippel et al., 2020). Sea levels are rising, ice caps are melting, and ecosystems are being disrupted. This is having a profound impact on human societies and the natural world. While the causes of climate change are complex, there are a number of potential solutions that could help to mitigate its effects:...
Additionally, the policy of adapting to the changing climate by implementing infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events could be another solution. These...
…improved. Thus, the Elshorbany et al. (2021) show that policies have to address the pollution that emanates from industrial and agricultural waste, as it is not just drivers causing pollution through emissions.
In conclusion, climate change is a complex problem, but there are a few simple things that everyone can do to help fight it. Reducing energy consumption is one way to make a difference. This can be done by using energy-efficient appliances, insulating homes, and carpooling or taking public transportation when possible. Another way is to plant trees, which help to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But there is also a need to target industries that cause the most pollution and insist upon policies of…
