AT A GLANCE
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WHAT IT IS
Let’s take a brief moment to see some special moments that sprouted within nature during COVID-19. -
WHAT IT DOES
From clearer skies to emerging wildlife, mother nature went through a beautiful transformation. With less pollution, we were able to see new events happen that haven’t been seen before the pandemic. Read more all about the effect that the pandemic had on our earth.
How The Earth Heals
CLEANER WATER
Clean water is a luxury that most take for granted but few actually get to experience. With the slowdown of greenhouse gases, the world has seen a clean-up of some of its famous landmarks. Due to the absence of boat traffic, the Venice Canals in Italy are running crystal clear for the first time in decades. Christopher Jones, lead developer of Cool Climate Network declares, “ if we can think about how to prepare for climate change like a pandemic, maybe there will be a positive outcome to all of this.”
CLEARER SKIES
Scientists at Columbia University have stated a 5-10 percent drop in C02 emissions in the past few weeks resulting in a drastic 35 percent decrease. In Los Angeles, the city skyline has become significantly clearer since December 2019. Los Angeles has been the epicenter of smog and pollution for years now and the substantial change in the skyline serves as a beacon of hope that a brighter day is around the corner.
PURER AIR
The amount of pollution that human beings breathe into their bodies is astonishing. Since the lockdown in the past couple of months, NASA and the European Agency have reported a decrease in nitrogen dioxide pollution. Air quality has been improving in many countries that have gone under a stay-in-place order.
WILDLIFE RETURNS
With people inside, wildlife has been reemerging and awareness has been growing. For example, eastern India has seen a huge influx of sea turtles making their way to beaches across the country to lay their eggs. The reduction of human activity and pollution has allowed for a safer breeding environment for these turtles. Additionally, in direct response to the Coronavirus pandemic, a huge spotlight has now been put on the dangerous effects of wildlife trade. To ensure future safety, government officials are now planning to control/stop the inhumane trade of wildlife. A strict ban has already been enacted in China, which makes it illegal to consume, farm or trade wildlife. With their safety guaranteed, wildlife has been reappearing.
In some way or another, we have been his by this pandemic. With uncertainty plaguing each day, we wanted to share with you some positive worldly news and the message that amid the sadness, loss and fear something beautiful is in bloom.