There are various articles dispersed throughout the internet that discuss what might possibly become of the world once the COVID-19 pandemic has either been controlled or eradicated. While the possibilities are endless, it could be interesting to imagine two extreme and polar opposite outcomes. Considering the amount of contradictory information that can be found every which way regarding how the pandemic has been affecting the climate, it may or may not be possible that some of the extreme measures that have been taken to combat COVID-19 are also combatting climate change. In addition to this, the fact that the world is on lock-down and families have therefore been spending more time together at home – leading to bonding and self-reflection and the like – seems to have led to somewhat of a rise in general positive outlooks on life and showing gratitude for the things we have (rather than focusing on what we’re missing). On the other hand, the world economy seems to be collapsing with many losing their jobs. There are also many people who don’t seem to be taking the quarantine as well as others – perhaps due…
