Learning from COVID-19 to Fight Climate Change

What do climate change and pandemics have in common? Although experts have long warned of the dire consequences of these threats, the world remains woefully unprepared to solve them. Yet, as governments have taken drastic actions to respond to COVID-19, there have been significant unintended climate benefits globally, such as decreased air and water pollution. What lessons can we learn from this pandemic to tackle climate change? Over the long-term, what strategies and behaviors could societies adopt to maintain and expand these gains? -------------------------------------- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs examines global issues, advances policy solutions, and fosters dialogue on what's happening in the world. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://engage.thechicagocouncil.org/... View all videos:    / thechicagocouncil   Support the Council: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/sup... Get email updates: https://engage.thechicagocouncil.org/... Follow us on Twitter:   / chicagocouncil   Like us on Facebook:   / thechicagocouncil   Follow us on Instagram:   / thechicagocouncil   #COVID19 #ClimateChange #Pollution