Mar 31, 2020
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How Coronavirus Distancing Has Impacted the Environment
Insights from a data scientist
The Impact of the Coronavirus Lockdown on the Environment
In a story for Towards Data Science, data scientist Mayukh Bhattacharyya analyzed the air quality index (AQI) — a metric that reflects air pollution levels. His findings show that NO2 levels have dropped around the world likely due to a lack of cars on the street. The breakdowns by country are illuminating.
