Greenhouse Gas Treatment in the New Normal

Events occurring during the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic including implementation of social distancing regulations, resulted in a vast reduction in the number of transport vehicles being used. This created an impact upon the amount of greenhouse gas emissions being emitted, particularly highlighting a reduction in the levels of carbon dioxide. This study aims to understand the effects of greenhouse gases on the environment due to the covid-19 pandemic. There is an objective to recommend a recovery plan towards facilitating new energy production, storage, and transmission of greenhouse gases, thereby contributing to a sustainable environment in the new normal. A review of published and grey literature sources has been conducted through electronic and manual sources. Results have revealed that carbon dioxide and methane are deemed as two most important greenhouse gases, while nitrate particles and nitrogen oxides are dominant two air pollutants. Emissions appear to have returned to levels pre-pandemic, hence there is urgent need to ensure a transition to technology that emits low carbon levels. If this is not implemented swiftly, severe environmental threats like global warming and climate change will be accelerated. Recommendations like turning carbon dioxide into methanol, in addition to storing renewable energy forms like solar energy and wind energy are discussed. There is a need to work together to recover from the covid-19 pandemic implementing a novel and more greener transition process, to produce and consume greenhouse gases. It is necessary to facilitate the increase in economical transformations around the world to help sustain global environments.