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Air pollution in major cities has dropped by as much as 60% thanks to shelter-in-place policies
04.24.20
Human activity has drastically slowed over the past few weeks giving us a glimpse into what the world might look like if we weren't around. One of the most dramatic changes that we can see with the naked eye is an improvement in air quality over major metropolitan areas.
People around the world are truly excited to see clear skies and vistas that were previously obscured by pollution.
BEST AIR QUALITY IN YEARS
Comparison of avg March pollutants '15-'19 vs this year. Air is fresher, water is cleaner, nature is trying to rebuild in the absence of massive travel. This really puts things into perspective. Step back and take, or, breathe it in. #njwx @njnntv pic.twitter.com/YsP7YtwBd9
— “NorEaster" Nick Pittman (@NorEasterNick) April 10, 2020
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