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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 11, Issue:6, June, 2022

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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2022.11(6): 9-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1106.002


Covid-19 Lockdown: Environmental Scenario
Jyoti Fulekar1, 2, Radhey Shyam Kaushal1, 2 and Madhusudan H. Fulekar1*
1Centre of Research for Development, 2Parul Institute of Applied Sciences,
Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat - 391760, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

Worldwide, Corona virus Lock down, including India has improved- Air Quality, Water Quality and Reduction in Green House Gases-Emission as Industries shut, transportation slowed, Flights grounded and Human Activities minimised; there was no Air pollution emission, there was no dumping and /or discharging of Industrial effluents, Solid wastes, Sewage etc. which are sources of pollution. India’s Corona virus –Lock down improves water quality of Rivers-Ganga and Yamuna and others water resources as well. Industrial effluents and Sewage, if not discharged, in Ganga-River, Ganga Water can be purified. People in Delhi, one of the World’s polluted Cities, are now breathing Cleaner Air. Many other Countries around the World have also seen Air Quality improved Amid the Pandemic. The Covid-19 –Lock down. Corona virus measures imposed in different countries have positive impact on Environment. There is a need to end the illegal wildlife trade globally to prevent future pandemic and biodiversity loss. The Covid-19 had positive and negative consequences on biodiversity resources. The Covid-19 pandemic remains a threat to biodiversity conservation. Worldwide- Green House Gases- Emissions reduced: India (Delhi)-70%, USA (North-East)-30%, China -10%, European Countries-58% likewise. However, Environmentalist worried- reduction in Air Pollution & GHG’s-emission is Temporary, as Work will retain to Business, the Level of Air Pollution and GHS’s –level again will come back to the level as found, before Corona virus-Lock down. European Activist call for Green Investment to restart growth after Corona virus Crises; and ensure that rebuilt Economies are stronger. Green Groups in India’s suggested to take note and rethink Policies on Industrial Development for Concern of Environment. During covid-19 lockdown period climate changes have also been highlighted.


Keywords: Covid-19, Green house gases, Air pollution, Air quality Index, Lockdown, Wildlife

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Jyoti Fulekar, Radhey Shyam Kaushal and Madhusudan H. Fulekar. 2022. Covid-19 Lockdown: Environmental Scenario.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 11(6): 9-16. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1106.002
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