The Impacts Of COVID-19 Pandemic on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
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COVID-19 Pandemic, Climate, CO2 emission, Methane.Abstract
The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 has brought enormous damage to human life and health and socioeconomic development. Yet, the influence of COVID-19 outbreak on the environment within the context of global warming has not been fully understood. Detailed and accurate explanation for the relationship between COVID-19 and economy, carbon emissions, and methane emissions remains a challenge. This study aims to highlight the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change through a systematic literature review and comprehensive analysis of data from the U.S., China, Canada, and 27 European countries. To clarify the impact of COVID-19 on climate, the study outlines changes in carbon dioxide emissions by comparing data from pre-pandemic, during-pandemic, and post-pandemic (projected) scenarios. The correlation among carbon dioxide, temperature, GDP, and Population in countries is further examined with different levels of development using Pearson's Linear Correlation analysis and significance test. This study will potentially provide insights into future preparation and management of the impact of global emergency disaster emergencies.
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