The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments across the world to implement lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus. These measures have had a significant impact on the environment.



One of the most visible impacts of the lockdown has been the reduction in air pollution. With fewer vehicles on the road and factories shut down, the air quality has significantly improved in many parts of the world. In India, for example, cities like Delhi and Mumbai experienced a 60% reduction in air pollution levels during the lockdown.



The lockdown has also led to a decrease in carbon emissions. With fewer people traveling and businesses shut down, the demand for fossil fuels has reduced significantly. This has resulted in a decrease in carbon emissions, which is good news for the environment.



While the lockdown has had a positive impact on the environment in many ways, it has also had a negative impact on wildlife. With fewer people on the streets, animals have been venturing into urban areas more frequently. This has led to an increase in human-wildlife conflicts, and many animals have been injured or killed in these conflicts.



The lockdown has also led to a reduction in waste generation. With many businesses shut down, there has been a decrease in the amount of waste generated by commercial activities. Additionally, with people staying at home, there has been a reduction in the amount of waste generated by households.



In conclusion, the lockdown has had a significant impact on the environment. While it has led to a reduction in air pollution and carbon emissions, it has also had a negative impact on wildlife. Additionally, it has led to a reduction in waste generation. It is important for governments and individuals to learn from this experience and take steps to protect the environment even after the lockdown is lifted.

From cleaner air to liberated wildlife, coronavirus lockdowns across the world appear to have had a number of positive effects on the environment.

Modern life as we know it has largely been put on pause with millions of us cooped up indoors as governments try to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But outside, the natural world has continued to rumble on, and even shown signs of benefiting from our absence

Below, we take a look at some of the notable impacts of coronavirus lockdowns our surroundings.

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Citizens in Northern India are seeing the view of the Himalayan mountain range for the first time in their lives, due to the drop in air pollution caused by the country's coronavirus lockdown.

Those living in Jalandhar in northern Punjab have shared pictures of the mountains from rooftops and empty streets, amazed by the view which has been hidden by pollution for 30 years.

In fact cities across the world have seen pollution levels plummet as people have spent less time in vehicles, offices and factories and more time at home.

Reductions in particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide have been registered in localities throughout the UK, with London and several other major cities all recording a dip in the presence of the harmful substances.