Beaches Turning Turquoise And Other Incredible Ways Nature Shows Healing During COVID-19 Pandemic
Staying indoors doesn't just mean limiting the risks to get infected by COVID-19 but also means lesser carbon footprint, cleaner air, and clearer waters.
The Earth is Healing
News outlets worldwide report that nature shows signs of healing, such as the beaches in the city of Veracruz, which have turned turquoise blue in the absence of human activity due to the government's efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
What was ordinarily murky and a litter-strewn beach full of vacationers are all empty, and crystalline waters are a sight to behold.
In other parts of the world, nature has also shown signs of detoxification. Venice Canal is benefiting from the lack of usual boat traffic brought on by thousands of visitors. In India, pictures of a cleaner river Ganga, as well as Varanasi, have appeared.
Animals Reclaiming Natural Habitat
Across Mexico, coastal communities have seen impressive natural phenomena during the pandemic, as wildlife reclaims spaces left alone due to human inactivity.
According to an article by Latin Post, partially empty hotels and beaches have now become the breeding, hunting, and playgrounds for crocodiles as the quarantine is extended.
Aside from crocodiles, boa and raccoons were also spotted on the grounds of hotels moving freely.
Other wild animal invasions were reported in different parts of the world -- from the otters in Singapore to the goats in Wales and deer in Japan to the orcas in North America.
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Cleaner Air
Recently, news outlets reported that the earth looks clearer from space, and now we can see and inhale cleaner air. In India, which falls in the top 5 countries of high carbon emissions, there has been a drastic drop in its levels. According to Rob Jackson, a professor of Earth system science at Stanford University, carbon output could drop by more than 5 percent this year for the first time since a 1.4 percent reduction after the 2008 financial crisis.
Less Excess
This quarantine period, you don't need to go out and drive your car to get your essentials, but just have them delivered at your doorstep. Apps are now available where you can shop even fresh goods online. Also, have you noticed that the lockdown is making us rethink just what we need?
Even our purchases are mostly limited to essentials, and it is making people realize the excesses in their lives. From limiting excessive packaging materials to curbing impulsive shopping, we are all living a little greener.
While the upliftment of the lockdown is still uncertain, it is expected that nature could further heal. But the real question lies once this COVID-19 crisis is over: Are we coming back to our old ways and exploit the earth once again?