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Covid-19 is changing the planet in 5 dramatic ways

Shutting down society is temporary, but it may have a lasting effect on the environment.

by Nina Pullano

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The shutdown of society has been huge for nature.

From animals running the streets to less air pollution, here are 5 ways that nature has responded.

5. There's just less air pollution

With fewer factories running, cars on the road, and planes in the sky, air pollution has dipped well below average.

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