And, in general, across the country, we are seeing favorable results in terms of cleaning our air. In the graph below, green flags mark a “good” air quality status, below 50 ug/m3. Below, we see the map of Iberian Spain, which demonstrates these great results:
Improving air quality worldwide
While this global crisis is hitting us in different ways, let’s look at the other side of the coin. The inactivity in vehicular transportation, the cessation of many industries or the reduction in their production has resulted in the improvement of the environment, therefore, our planet is taking a rest from the emissions worldwide, as indicated on the map:
Several weeks ago, studies and images captured by satellites show a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions. In particular, the drop in the concentration level of nitrogen dioxide
nitrogen dioxide
in Italy and China has been evident. Several factories were closed and the streets were empty due to the containment measures adopted in each country. This effect was effective as the quarantine at home and the fall in production or closure of industries became effective. Motor vehicles and the carbon emissions that factories release in large quantities have virtually disappeared.
This means that our planet is “breathing” again and will help to reduce the pollution load that is affecting the climate change we have been experiencing in recent years.
It is a path of light that is opening and is hopeful for globalawareness and, consequently, it teaches us to value our environment and our health. Without it we will only have discomfort, it takes us away from those we love the most, we cannot work, nor can we enjoy our nature.
We had so many privileges… our freedom, enjoying nature…. However, we cannot do such banal or simple activities and it hurts, but we must row forward and not let ourselves be defeated. We are doing good to our planet. Look out the nearest window you have… do you hear the sound of tranquility? Nature is breathing clean air again in many years.
How many of you would like to be out of the house and breathe the fresh air that we are giving ourselves?
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