New Orleans air pollution plummeted during coronavirus shutdown, but how long will it last?

in #lifehealth4 years ago

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Miller found that the levels of nitrogen dioxide, a harmful pollutant produced by cars and other sources, remained at about 40% the normal level until the first week of April, when pollution concentration began to rise but remained well below the 15-year average.

Interesting article about the huge drop in air pollution directly related to the virus. This is good to see, I've always thought that people in general are too much of busy bodies. I want to see things get back to normal, but I'd hope that people have learned that they don't have to go out and drive around for the little things, we could all plan our outings better.

Read the full story here.....
https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/article_a07399fa-9ad5-11ea-b6ec-27c951b355e5.html

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