Because of the corona virus, the air is cleaner

There is always wisdom behind an event. Perhaps this is also a suitable term to describe the current situation in which the world is at war to face a new type of coronavirus pandemic, or it is called Covid-19.

Due to the virus that first appeared in Wuhan, Hubei, China, many regions and even countries implemented a lockdown system.

It cannot be denied that this virus has killed many lives, many people feel sick and are weak in various hospitals or medical service centers.

Many people are forced to self-isolate. Even those who are healthy will have to stay at home to avoid contact with other people, which should reduce the spread of the virus.

This condition is absolutely unbearable! However, this method must be "chosen" for reasons of general health.

Corona virus ensures clean air

In the midst of conditions that do not set everyone free, the earth actually "enjoys" a "period of" breathing "with relief. Why is that?

Many countries or regions to choose from for To work from home and other policies that do essentially no activities outside of the home actually reduce emissions of various gases related to energy and transportation.

Air quality before corona

Air quality during the corona

As quoted from Liputan6.com relating to a BBC report, New York researchers said that carbon dioxide was reduced by nearly 50 percent compared to last year. This reduction mainly from the car.

While the heat on the planet is greatly decreasing, there is also a warning that it is likely to increase rapidly once this pandemic ends.

Ilmuran also mentions that carbon dioxide emissions are expected to peak due to leaf decomposition. The record level is likely to be the lowest since the financial crisis more than a decade ago.

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While it's still too quick to say, it can't be denied that recent data collected in New York shows a significant impact between unnecessary travel restrictions on air conditions.

According to researchers, there is a 5 to 10% decrease in CO2 and methane in New York alone. In fact, this city is known to be high in CO2.

"New York has had very high levels of carbon monoxide for the past year and a half," said Columbia University's Prof Róisín Commane, who was in charge of aerial surveillance in New York.

“And that's the cleanest I've ever seen. This is less than half of what we normally see in March, "he added.

An analysis carried out for the Compact Carbon Climate site suggests that China has reduced energy consumption and emissions by 25 percent in the past two weeks.

It is believed that this will lead to a total reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in China of around 1 percent this year. According to experts. (y)