ABSTRACT

This study explores links between NO₂ emission and Covid-19 induced decline in consumption and mobility in Europe by using satellite images and various indices. This study discovered that strict lockdown in the wake of Covid-19 reduced consumption and mobility and thus, paved way for decline in NO₂ emission in Europe. Satellite images show that NO₂ emission is low in countries with strict bans on mobility. Similarly, decline in consumption is correlated in NO₂ emission. This shows that despite its adverse socio-economic impact, Covid-19 is a blessing in disguise for environment, at least in short-run.

中文翻译：

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Covid-19诱导的消费者耐用性和机动性下降对欧洲NO2排放的影响

摘要

这项研究通过使用卫星图像和各种指标，探索了NO ₂排放与Covid-19诱导的欧洲消费和流动性下降之间的联系。这项研究发现，在Covid-19之后，严格的锁定措施降低了能耗和机动性，从而为欧洲NO ₂排放量的减少铺平了道路。卫星图像显示，在严格禁止出行的国家中，NO ₂排放较低。同样，消耗量的减少与NO ₂排放量相关。这表明，尽管Covid-19受到了不利的社会经济影响，但至少在短期内，它是对环境的伪装。