Here are four areas we may see changes in greenhouse gas emissions because of the coronavirus. “For average Americans, the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions is driving,” she said. Dr. Nicholas was an author of a 2018 study that examines greenhouse gas emissions reductions in actions people take to fight climate change, and is currently writing a book about personal action and the climate crisis. The actual effects on your greenhouse gas emissions of staying home will greatly depend on where you live, Dr. Jones said. For the roughly 25 percent of Americans living in the suburbs and another 25 percent in rural areas, cutting out a commute often means driving far less.

Source: New York Times March 13, 2020 19:13 UTC