Will the Reduction in Air Pollution Last After the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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June 10, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has the majority of the world at a standstill. Factories have stopped operating, air travel has significantly reduced, and fewer cars are on the road. The result, a noticeable reduction in air pollution across the globe. Will this reduction last once countries begin to reopen? What changes can be made to improve air pollution levels in the future?

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