COVID-19 and the Earth System

Explore the profound impacts of COVID-19 mitigation strategies on the Earth System in this 90-minute conference talk. Delve into research findings from a rapid-response virtual workshop that examined the interactions between the pandemic and various aspects of our planet. Gain insights into how societal reactions to COVID-19 have affected air quality, clouds, radiative forcing, and the carbon cycle. Learn about the potential influence of environmental factors on virus transmission, morbidity, and mortality. Discover how altered human behavior has impacted emissions and anthropogenic activity, and understand the complex interplay between the biophysical environment and the dynamics of the COVID-19 virus.