Half of the world's population exposed to increasing air pollution, study shows
Half of the world's population is exposed to increasing air pollution, new research has shown.
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New website shows impact of European virus confinement
Environmental and economic impacts of the coronavirus in Europe can now be seen using satellite data provided by the European Space Agency, it announced Friday.
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Jun 5, 2020
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In wake of global shutdowns, researchers expect water quality to improve
Researchers have mapped declines in air pollution after lockdowns were imposed around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but those are not the only environmental impacts they expect to see. They think the cleaner ...
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May 29, 2020
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In China, quarantine improves air quality and prevents thousands of deaths
Soon after coronavirus appeared, an all-encompassing quarantine put into effect by the Chinese government slowed the spread of the disease and saved lives, but the quarantine also produced another unanticipated health benefit.
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May 15, 2020
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Wuhan's lockdown cut air pollution by up to 63% – new research
The COVID-19 lockdown in Wuhan, China, resulted in a 63% reduction in nitrogen dioxide concentrations, according to our new research. We have calculated that this drop in air pollution may have prevented up to 496 deaths ...
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May 13, 2020
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COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
With many economies locked down to slow the spread of coronavirus, people from Beijing to Los Angeles have noticed bluer skies and less smog. Photos from Punjab and Nairobi reveal mountains that had been shrouded in haze ...
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May 8, 2020
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Will our clean air last after COVID-19? Study says it's possible
Since millions of Californians began staying at home and off the roads in March, air quality in the Golden State has visibly improved. Once life returns to normal, however, air pollution levels are likely to return to their ...
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May 5, 2020
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These 5 images show how air pollution changed over Australia's major cities before and after lockdown
Have you recently come across photos of cities around the world with clear skies and more visibility?
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Apr 22, 2020
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Air quality improves by up to 40% in cities that took action on COVID-19, researcher finds
Cities that declared a state of emergency in February due to outbreaks of COVID-19 saw air pollution decrease by up to 40% as businesses close their doors and residents stayed home, a University of Toronto researcher has ...
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Apr 14, 2020
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The shutdown brought bluer skies but more nighttime ozone to California
Since social distancing measures to prevent COVID-19 have emptied freeways, businesses and beaches, Southern Californians have been treated to dazzling blue skies and the fluffiest, whitest clouds imaginable.
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Apr 1, 2020
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