Impacts of pandemic on pollution reduction on the environment

Abstract

Every part of human life, including the physical universe, is affected by the global epidemic of COVID-19. The aim of this review is to discuss the impacts of positive consequences on the total environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how information technology can support sustainability in the longer run. This review was performed by analyzing the published literature, various reports, and official websites of organizations that were available. The scientific literature was collected from PubMed, Scopus, Springer, Science Direct, Tailor and Francis Online, Thomson Reuters Web of Science, Research Gate, and Google Scholar's database via electronic resources. These studies show that the pandemic scenario enhances the quality of air in various places around the globe by reducing various pollutants, which can help to restore the ecological system. This research identifies potential means of achieving long-term environmental sustainability and importance while people learned a lesson about the value of the environment and the impact of pollution. In the environment, innovative technology has been developed, such as tracking, modelling, and conservation of biodiversity. Distance education and learning have gained popularity during the lockdown. The proper application of the suggested policies is supposed to be beneficial in achieving environmental sustainability.