Energy & Environment

Impacts of COVID-19 on Kuwait’s Electric Power Grid

The Electricity Journal This article presents a resource adequacy model developed to assess Kuwait’s ability to supply enough energy to meet load demand during the coronavirus outbreak. Journal Article

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Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Different Climates: a Study Across Some Regions in Algeria (North Africa)

Environmental Science and Pollution Research This article characterizes the role of meteorological factors on the transmission of the coronavirus based on a study of 14 Algerian cities with varying climate conditions. It shows a weak correlation between meteorological factors and daily infection numbers. Journal Article

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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the Sewerage System in Tunisia: a Promising Tool to Confront COVID-19 Pandemic

Future Virology This study undertaken in Tunisia examines the use of wastewater to monitor SARS-CoV-2 circulation. The increased amounts of viral RNA detected in wastewater were accompanied by an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients in Tunisia. Results emphasize the importance of sewage surveys in SARS-CoV-2 tracking. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Power System Load: The Case From Oman

International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) This study reviews the impact of COVID-19 on power systems loads in Oman. Journal Article

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Long-Term Statistical Assessment of Meteorological Indicators and COVID-19 Outbreak in Hot and Arid Climate, Bahrain

Environmental Science and Pollution Research This study is aimed at assessing the association between the meteorological indicators such as air temperature (°C), relative humidity (%), wind speed (w/s), solar radiation, and PM2.5 with the COVID-19 infected cases in the hot, arid climate of Bahrain. Journal Article

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Morocco’s Agricultural System Response to the Dual Shock of the COVID-19 Crisis and Drought: Learnings and Recommendations for the New Normal

Food Research This paper aims to uncover some of the responses of Morocco’s agricultural sector to the pandemic and the low rainfall, with a focus on potential opportunities for improvement. Journal Article

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On the Investigation of COVID-19 Lockdown Influence on Air Pollution Concentration: Regional Investigation Over Eighteen Provinces in Iraq

Environmental Science and Pollution Research This article examines the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in Iraq, showing significant reductions in air pollution levels, including declines in PM2.5, PM10, and NO2, leading to improved air quality. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Environment in Bahrain

UNDP This paper explores the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain using qualitative data garnered from interviews with 14 experts on the Bahraini environment working in government, the academic sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. It also presents policy recommendations in light of these…

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Waste Management in Lebanon

The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy This study illuminates on the impact of COVID-19 on the existing challenges of waste management in Lebanon. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Death Cases Impact on Oil Prices: Probable Scenarios on Saudi Arabia’s Economy

Frontiers in Public Health This paper studies the impact of COVID-19 death cases on the volatility of crude oil prices. Journal Article

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