Coronavirus lockdown has 'dramatically improved' air quality in London, mayor says

In an attempt to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, strict rules have been in place in the U.K. since March.

In an announcement on Thursday, authorities said there had been "huge reductions" in nitrogen dioxide in the city, "especially at roadside sites." According to the Mayor's office, even before the introduction of measures to tackle Covid-19, hourly average levels of NO2 at central London's monitoring sites had fallen by 35% in 2020 compared to the same timeframe in 2017. Since March 16, a further drop of 27% has been recorded.

"So once the current emergency has passed and we start to recover, our challenge will be to eradicate air pollution permanently and ensure the gains we've made" through policies such as the Ultra Low Emission Zone continue.

Untameable viruses Covid19!

ceciliaissmart Isn't that laughing gas..? 🤔😂

lockdown

Just another example why the virus leaked out.

This is what greens have been clamoring for years to happen. A near economic shutdown. I hope everyone's eyes are opened after this debacle.

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