New satellite images show fall in air pollution over urban areas in several European cities.
Air pollution has decreased in urban areas across Europe, as cities continue to be locked down to prevent widespread outbreaks of the coronavirus.
The images, released by the European Space Agency, show the changing density of nitrogen dioxide, a harmful gas emitted when fossil fuels are burnt at high temperatures, most commonly at power plants and in motor vehicles.Air pollution data obtained before and after Spain was locked down. Pic: Sentinel-5 satellite images
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