With everyday life coming to an abrupt halt, our planet has been given a chance to breathe. In an effort to contain the spread of the pandemic, many factories have been shuttered. Planes sit idly on runways as travelers cancel flights and airlines slash service. More and more of us are working from home, cutting traffic to a bare minimum. Decrease in Tri-state air pollution since the coronavirus pandemic began. With many working from home and businesses closing, our air quality is the best it has been in years.
The global shutdown caused by the virus has inadvertently become the biggest experiment ever in the reduction of greenhouse gases. Many environmentalists see this as an opportunity to make significant strides in preventing serious outcomes from climate change. significantly relaxed pollution regulations, citing coronavirus hardships.
