Issue 8, 2021

Influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a review from the climate change perspective

Abstract

Ever since the global outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) in the early part of 2020, there is no doubt that the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has placed great tension globally and has affected almost all aspects of human endeavors. There are presently several research studies on the atmospheric environmental and economic effects of this dreaded virus. Supposedly, the responses ought to have also present innovations that would advance scientific research to mitigate its impacts since most of the ensuing consequences impact the atmospheric climatic conditions. Even when it appears that economic events would possibly return in no time, the circumstances will change. Specifically, from the existing literature, it appears that not much has been done to study the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on climate change. Hence, this present review article will explore the possible connection between the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and climate change. The utilization of various scientific domains for climate change studies during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and exploring the positive influences of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and measures to avoid the negative impacts on climate change owing to SARS-CoV-2 have also been discussed.

Graphical abstract: Influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a review from the climate change perspective

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
17 apr 2021
Accepted
25 maj 2021
First published
26 maj 2021

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2021,23, 1060-1078

Influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a review from the climate change perspective

K. E. Ukhurebor, K. R. Singh, V. Nayak and G. UK-Eghonghon, Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2021, 23, 1060 DOI: 10.1039/D1EM00154J

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