Covid-19 is a reminder of our relationship with Nature — Alizan Mahadi and Nazran Johari | Malay Mail

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 09:12 AM MYT

More importantly, if any lesson is to be learnt on Nature and the environment during the Covid-19 crisis, it is not so much the potential return of Nature, but a reminder that we are, in fact, a part of Nature. Firstly, it is important to note that most experts agree that the coronavirus currently sweeping the world is zoonotic, an infectious disease that is spread by animals to humans.

Nonetheless, pangolins continue to be smuggled into countries such as China, with their meat being sold for consumption and medicine. According to Nasa, NO2 in eastern and central China have been 10-30 per cent lower than normal, while in Milan, average concentrations of NO2 for the past four weeks have been at least 24 per cent lower than four weeks earlier this year, according to the European Environment Agency.

The reduction of pollution will result in cleaner air to breathe and benefits to our health and livelihoods. Pangolins, in particular, have often been attributed to Malaysia; in February last year, 30,000 kilogrammes were seized in Sabah. Furthermore, the struggles the private sector are also facing may lead to a lack of investment in green technologies in the coming years as companies try to recover from this disastrous period.

Yes. It's NATURE, and not GOD as many people all over the world perceived.

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