The pandemic has had far-reaching and noticeable effects. It necessitated lockdowns, curtailed mobility, shuttered businesses, and hindered industrial production. Although these aspects appear to be negative, the reduced human movement led to an improvement in the Earth's air quality. The shining sun, the starry nights, and the transparent deep breaths are a testament to this positive change. Our lifestyles hurt the environment. However, the pandemic has uncovered two intersecting factors. Firstly, environmental protections implemented to safeguard public health have been eliminated, ostensibly to decrease the economic burden on corporations; this has occurred without public debate. Secondly, air pollution has been lessened significantly owing to greater telecommuting. The tone of the text is formal.

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The bliss of willful ignorance is an intoxicating indulgence. Is clean air a living right?