Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and its natural environmental impacts

Rupani, Parveen Fatemeh; Nilashi, Mehrbakhsh; Abumalloh, Rabab Ali; Asadi, Shahla; Samad, Sarminah; Wang, Shanwen

doi:10.1007/s13762-020-02910-x

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“…The pandemic has had some positive impacts related to biodiversity. Lockdown measures resulted on the closure of various industrial activities, almost ceasing pollution at their end ( Rupani et al, 2020 ; Lokhandwala & Gautam, 2020 ) as well as a reduction on tourism. These have caused remarkable changes in the appearance of many rivers and beaches in the world, making them look cleaner as a result of clear waters and improved surface water quality ( Kumar et al 2020 ; Zambrano-Monserrate et al, 2020 ).…”

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One welfare impacts of COVID-19 – A summary of key highlights within the one welfare framework

Pinillos¹

2021

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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One Welfare describes the interconnection between animal welfare, human wellbeing and their physical and social environment. The SARS-CoV-2 virus is the cause of COVID-19 and emerged as a human pathogen in 2019 although is thought to have a zoonotic source. The original wildlife reservoir and any potential intermediate hosts have not yet been identified. The combination of the virus zoonotic condition together with the impacts of disease control measures has exposed clear interconnections between animals, people and their environment from both a health and a welfare perspective. The One Welfare Framework comprises five sections that can help understand the different One Welfare levels on which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world. This paper uses the One Welfare Framework to provide an overview of examples, within each of the five sections, where evidence is and/or can be made available to document COVID-19 impacts on One Welfare. The paper identifies a number of areas where further research and evidence gathering is required to better understand the different One Welfare impacts. Based on evidence summarised in this paper the author recommends that those responsible for managing the COVID-19 impacts and for planning the future recovery phase of the pandemic should consider adopting a holistic approach, including both health and welfare, by adopting & One Health, One Welfare& policies.

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One welfare impacts of COVID-19 – A summary of key highlights within the one welfare framework

Pinillos¹

2021

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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“…For example, in China, this reduction and the associated reduction in energy consumption means that by 2020, the total power consumed as a whole was expected to increase by more than 1000 megawatts (MW)-equivalent to 1.5% of the country's total electricity consumption [63]. In the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, where offices, factories, bars, restaurants, and theaters remain closed, energy consumption has fallen by an average of 10% [64]. All over the world, after the shutdowns of many large power plants, demand for electricity in factories and offices has declined.…”

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Effective Management of Energy Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of ICT Solutions

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This research tackles effective and functional management practices in energy consumption using advanced technological solutions to mitigate unexpected events. This study specifically focuses on the recent COVID-19 pandemic that led to a reduction in energy consumption and therefore meddled with the project management’s status quo for the energy sources. Moreover, this research analyzes the role of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions in energy management before and after the recent coronavirus pandemic turmoil. This study also examined the role and place of sustainable energy resources in the effective management of energy consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main purpose of this research is to demonstrate how the recent coronavirus pandemic affected energy consumption and energy prices in many countries and how it paved the way for the new ICT in managing energy consumption. This study elaborated a model to show how these changes evolved in selected European Union (EU) Member States. It turns out that adjusted electricity consumption, as well as the average daily spot electricity prices for the baseload power in the EU countries, declined, and this trend is likely to continue in the next years to come. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, substantial changes in the economy led to reduced office space usage, cutting commuting and business trips, and bringing commercial travel almost to a halt, further shifting the energy balance towards renewable energy sources (RES). Besides, it becomes apparent that ICT solutions used in maintaining and superintending the energy balance are gaining popularity and wide recognition worldwide and will help pave the way towards modern and smart high-renewables grids.

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“…The diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 produce wastes that include masks, gloves, gowns, and other protective equipment that could be infected with the virus. The amount of single-use plastics being produced is also greatly increased [ 5 – 7 ]. Inappropriate management of waste, especially during COVID-19, can predispose healthcare workers, patients, and the general public to coronavirus since the virus can survive on inanimate objects and different surfaces in the hospital [ 8 – 10 ].…”

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Healthcare Waste Status and Handling Practices during COVID-19 Pandemic in Tepi General Hospital, Ethiopia

Mekonnen

Solomon

Wondimu

2021

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Background. Mismanagement of healthcare waste (HCW) during the COVID-19 pandemic can facilitate the transmission of coronavirus. Regarding this problem, there is gap of evidence in Ethiopia, and this study aimed to assess the HCW generation rate and management in Tepi General Hospital, southwest Ethiopia. Methods. Institution-based cross-sectional and case studies were conducted. The total amount of waste generated and its type among various case teams were compared using the Kruskal–Wallis test. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient (r) was used to assess the correlation between the total numbers of patients and the total amount of HCW generated. Qualitative data were transcribed verbatim, translated to English, and analyzed with Open Code version 4.02 software, and content analysis was followed. Results. The total mean weight (±SD) of waste generation rate in all service units of the hospital was 492.5 ± 11.5 kg/day. The higher proportion (61.9%) of the total HCW produced was general waste and the remaining (38.1%) was hazardous waste. There was a statistically significant (X2 = 82.1, p < 0.001 ) difference in daily HCW generation rate among different case teams. Similarly, the hospital waste generation amount and total patient flow had a strong positive linear relationship (r = 0.7, p = 0.032 ). COVID-19-related medical wastes were not properly handled, segregated, stored, and disposed. There was a scarcity of resources needed to manage HCW, and available resources were utilized poorly. Overall, healthcare wastes were managed as usual (pre-COVID-19). Conclusion. The mean HCW generation rate in Tepi General Hospital was high. Overall, wastes were mismanaged, and COVID-19-related HCWs have been managed as usual. Availing of important resources and training the concerned bodies should be considered during the crisis of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and its natural environmental impacts

Cited by 167 publications

References 55 publications

One welfare impacts of COVID-19 – A summary of key highlights within the one welfare framework

One welfare impacts of COVID-19 – A summary of key highlights within the one welfare framework

Effective Management of Energy Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of ICT Solutions

Healthcare Waste Status and Handling Practices during COVID-19 Pandemic in Tepi General Hospital, Ethiopia

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