Environmental Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns Seen from Space
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How the coronavirus pandemic is changing the atmosphere — for now, at least.
It’s estimated that roughly two billion people around the globe are now under some form of stay-at-home order. This significant slowdown in economic activity has also led to an environmental impact, particularly in the air.
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Environmental Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns Seen from Space
Clip: 4/2/2020 | 6m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
It’s estimated that roughly two billion people around the globe are now under some form of stay-at-home order. This significant slowdown in economic activity has also led to an environmental impact, particularly in the air.
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