Why the Air Is Cleaner Because of the COVID Pandemic

04/04/20

“Why is the air much more breathable due to the COVID pandemic?”

 

With the advent of the COVID pandemic, emissions are down, driving trips are down, and resource use in general is down. This means that there are fewer activities that release particulate matter into the atmosphere, lowering air pollution levels. This is Why the Air Is Cleaner Because of the COVID Pandemic.

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