COVID-19 Restriction Movement Control Order (MCO) impacted emissions of Peninsular Malaysia using Sentinel-2a and Sentinel-5p satellite

Abstract

The unprecedented outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted the whole world in every aspect including health, social life, economic activity, education, and the environment. The pandemic has led to an improvement in air quality all around the world, including in Malaysia. Lockdowns have resulted in industry shutting down and road travel decreasing which can reduce the emission of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and air pollution. This research assesses the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on emissions using the Air Pollution Index (API), aerosols, and GHG which is Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in Malaysia.

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Keywords

COVID-19, Air pollution, Lockdown, Sentinel, Satellite remote sensing

Citation

Mazlan, N. A., Zaki, N. A. M., Narashid, R. H., Talib, N., Manokaran, J., Arshad, F. C.,... & Blenkinsop, S. (2023). COVID-19 restriction movement control order (MCO) impacted emissions of peninsular Malaysia using Sentinel-2a and Sentinel-5p satellite. Earth Systems and Environment, 7(1), 347-358.

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