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There's clear water in the Venice canals, blue skies over Delhi and wild animals are roaming boldly in locked-down cities. The oil industry and airlines are floundering in this new world, and carbon emissions are falling fast.

But there are also mountains of food going to waste that our supply chains aren't set up to deal with. And, what's more, the radical changes to daily life that we're seeing now are not - thankfully - going to be permanent.

History tells us that when emissions have fallen sharply in the past, as they do after recessions, there's often a rocketing rebound that wipes out any short-term cut in emissions. (Read more about Covid-19's lasting impact on the environment.)

Is this pandemic any different?

Future Planet talks to BBC Minute about the close ties between lockdown and carbon emissions. In a nutshell: we could see long-lasting positive environmental change after the pandemic. But it's all down to how we move on after lockdown.

You can watch the video above.

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We know that carbon emissions have sharply fallen during lockdown. But will all these changes actually be good for the environment in the long run?

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What are the solutions to improve air pollution?

Who is more effected by air pollution?

Will Covid-19 help to improve air pollution in the long term?

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Some of the solutions are; energy-efficient power generators, energy-efficient buildings and cycle-friendly networks.

Children, women and outdoor workers are the most affected from air pollution.

W e could see long-lasting positive environmental change after the pandemic. But it’s all down to how we move on after lockdown.

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Air pollution is a mix of particles and gases that can reach harmful concentrations both outside and indoors.

Air pollution is a significant risk factor worldwide.

Air pollution kills an estimated 7 million people worldwide every year.