As the World Grinds to a Halt, Global Emissions Have Plummeted One positive consequence of global lockdowns, the shutting of borders, and self-quarantines appear to be a significant drop in world emissions. The coronavirus pandemic has forced flights to stop, factories to shut down, refineries to temporarily halt and people to stay at home rather than drive their vehicles. Chinaโs carbon dioxide emissions since February have been about 25% lower than […] Brains SnowBrains | March 26, 2020 0 Comments