Satellite images reveal US pollution drop following coronavirus outbreak

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Satellite images reveal US pollution drop following coronavirus outbreak
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Nitrogen dioxide, represented by colour density on the maps, is shown to be in remarkably lower concentrations over cities including New York, LA and Chicago

like coal, oil, gas or diesel are burned at high temperatures. Along with other nitrogen oxides, NO2 contributes to particle pollution in the air., including increased inflammation of airways; cough and wheezing and reduced lung function.

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