COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends: A Way Forward

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted environmental parameters, with a focus on air quality, toxicity, and lockdown effects. This book explains the biology of SARS-CoV-2, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and global research. It is aimed at students and researchers in environmental and medical science, health and safety, and ecology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 123 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about sweeping safety restrictions worldwide, significantly impacting nearly all environmental parameters. This unprecedented crisis has left an indelible mark on human life and the environment, shaping its course in profound ways. This book delves into the multifaceted effects of COVID-19 on the Earth's biotic and abiotic components, with a particular emphasis on the regulatory role of air quality during the pandemic, environmental toxicity and susceptibility to COVID-19, and the impact of lockdowns on diverse ecosystems. At its core, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of SARS-CoV-2, the biology behind COVID-19, and the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disease. Dedicated chapters highlight ongoing global cutting-edge research on COVID-19, control and safety measures, and public health concerns.

COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends: A Way Forward is designed to cater to graduate and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in environmental and medical science, health and safety, and ecology. This book offers a multifaceted and interdisciplinary perspective on the pandemic and emerging environmental issues, presenting current trends and offering a roadmap for the future. In the face of the largest global crisis in recent history, this book serves as a valuable resource for readers, providing a beginner-friendly approach to understanding its various aspects without delving into intricate technical details. It seamlessly weaves critical issues with lucid language and flexible scientific explanations, creating a seamless narrative that appeals to a wide audience.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367623357