Amid the immense hardship of the COVID-19 pandemic, one unexpected bright spot has emerged: a drastic reduction in vehicle-based and industrial air pollution. The elimination of the daily work commute has brought to light the burden of cars and trucks on health and the environment. As an intentional effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, at low cost to society, policymakers and businesses have begun to investigate the potential environmental benefits of remote work.
See "Remote Work Poses Opportunity for High-Impact Climate Policy ", Matt Butner and Jayni Hein, Quartz at Work , May 6, 2020