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The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused concerns globally. This pandemic has influenced the environment both positively and negatively. A drastic down in air pollution ( a significant change in the air quality index of NCR Delhi has been noticed even during the early winter) has been seen across the world, huge amount of medical waste threatens the world at the same time. It has been said that this lockdown has given temporary relief for a degrading environment. News media as well as social media have discussed the relations between the coronavirus pandemic and climate change. Communication lessons that could be drawn from one and applied to the other. The discussion done on social media can reshape public opinion about the environment and consciousness. Many research and news media reports have linked the lockdown and several wildlife species, with potential implications for environmental journalism. The Present study will investigate the discussions and deliberations about the environment on the social media platform. The study specifically focuses on how and in which way the social media posts regarding environmental changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have been circulated. It is intended to analyze the patterns of social media discussion and the actions and look into the extent social media is used to grab global attention for seeking environmental attention. Further study will find the use of official social media pages of ministries, international bodies, and NGOs, to create environmental consciousness The study is designed to be quantitative. The survey is used for collecting data to accomplish objectives. A sample of individuals has been considered. The study found that social media is more influential in communicating with people for environmental awareness. We came to know that people will behave responsibly when the right content is given at the right time. We found that social media is very influential in creating public opinion even during crucial times like covid-19 pandemic.