IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ENVIRONMENT

The outbreak of Covid has unpredictable and unprecedented impact the economy throughout the world and India isn't in the least an exception to the present. The whole world was under lock down for many days. The measures taken to regulate the spread of the virus and therefore the slowdown of economic activities have significant effects on the environment. This Research work has been undertaken to find out the all kinds of impacts of Covid19 on the environment, using available literature on subject matter. This research work is indicating the covid 19 has greatly improved the quality of air system of nature throughout the world, reduction in Green House Gases has occurred, Pollution of all kinds has reduced, and unusual pressure on tourist places like hilly areas has decreased which will help us in restoration of the ecological system. Apart from above there are certain negative impact of Covid 19 such increasing in medical and haphazard waste, various infected material such as gloves, masks, untreated medical waste, which is making danger to environment continuously. It is also probable that economic activities will return soon after the pandemic, and also the situation might change. Hence, this study also outlines possible ways to realize long-term environmental benefits. The correct way of implementation of the proposed recommendations could be helpful for the sustainability of the environment.

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Keywords: Environment, Sustainability, Pollution, Pandemic, Transmission, Strategies.


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