Air pollution falls as coronavirus slows travel, but it is a new threat to climate change progress
The International Energy Agency, or IEA, has warned the virus will weaken global investments in clean energy and industry efforts to reduce emissions, and has called on governments to offer stimulus packages that consider climate change.
But an economic stimulus package that considers global warming will likely not be the response from many countries.abandon its landmark green law focusing on carbon neutrality as it grapples with the virus outbreak. The Czech Republic depends largely on nuclear energy and coal. Furthermore, major U.S. airlines are asking for billions of dollars in government aid as they face potential bankruptcy from travel decline, which President Donald Trump. Air travel is expected to bounce back after the pandemic subsides, and the industry's emissions are expected to triple by 2050.
Climate researchers warn that the virus will hinder climate change action from corporations and countries in the long-run.
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