The Surprises Emerging from the Pandemic

The unprecedented global shutdown has had some surprising effects on the environment. On the upside, less commerce and commuting has resulted in lower pollution. On the downside, the lockdown has translated into fewer volunteers for conservation efforts and a serious lack of ecological law enforcement. So as we pause, amid this great pause, to celebrate Earth Day, here are some of the pandemic’s less obvious effects on our common home.  

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