Pandemic driving reductions won't reduce greenhouse gas emissions much
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 08:50
in Earth & Climate
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented shift in commuting and mobility patterns worldwide, something that has led to a false perception that the pandemic may be a boon to greenhouse gas reduction. A new analysis examines California's GHG emissions before and after the viral outbreak and finds that despite significantly less road traffic in the state, long run emissions reductions are not likely to result from the crisis.