Records show pollution levels are lowerThe increase of two pollutants — nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide — has slowed down. While nitrogen dioxide is emitted by vehicles, industries and power plants, carbon dioxide emissions come from burning of organic matter, respiration and burning of fossil fuels for generation of power and vehicles. The level of nitrogen dioxide was assessed from January 1 to February 25. According to Severe Weather Europe, “it is getting obvious that the carbon dioxide levels are increasing at a much slower rate than expected. It looks almost like the carbon dioxide levels have stopped increasing for the time being”.

Source: Daily Nation April 09, 2020 12:00 UTC