Still, there are many uncertainties around the early estimates. If countries remain locked down for longer than expected, or if businesses struggle to recover from the pandemic, the drop in emissions could be larger. Conversely, if nations like China try to boost their ailing economies by weakening environmental rules or subsidizing polluting industries like coal or steel, emissions could rebound even faster than projected.

Source: International New York Times April 30, 2020 03:56 UTC