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On Earth Day Today, These Pictures Show How Well The Planet Is Doing With Humans Under Lockdown
It is true that coronavirus has slowed down the world economy, put entire countries under lockdown and brought to a halt the daily lives of people. But the main beneficiary of this slowdown is, hands down, the environment. Today, April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day - the annual celebration of the environmental movement. The first Earth Day took place in 1970 when on April 22, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward. It has since been adopted around the world.
It is true that coronavirus has slowed down the world economy, put entire countries under lockdown and brought to a halt the daily lives of people. But the main beneficiary of this slowdown is, hands down, the environment. Today, April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day - the annual celebration of the environmental movement. The first Earth Day took place in 1970 when on April 22, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward. It has since been adopted around the world.
Post the lockdown, not only has Delhi's air quality improved considerably, but with industries shutting down,?Yamuna too appears cleaner in the city.
With no tourists and vehicles due to coronavirus lockdown, lions took over a park road to nap and chill?in South Africa's?Kruger National Park.
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River Ganga's water quality has improved after coronavirus lockdown - in fact, it is now fit to drink.
From pollution levels reducing drastically to marine life?being able to breathe in peace, it seems like the coronavirus lockdown is seriously helping nature recuperate.? Olive Ridley sea turtleshave come ashore for mass nesting at the six-kilometre-long Rushikulya beach of Odisha¡¯s Ganjam district.
Grass grows on Rome's popular Piazza Navona square after a huge drop in the number of visitors due to a strict lockdown in Rome, Italy.
Clear water in Venice's canals due to fewer tourists, motorboats and pollution, as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues, ahead of Earth Day.
Flamingos are seen in a pond during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown in Navi Mumbai.
Due to clear water in Venice's canals, aquatic life is seen in Venice's unusually still canals ahead of Earth Day in Venice, Italy.
It is true that coronavirus has slowed down the world economy, put entire countries under lockdown and brought to a halt the daily lives of people. But the main beneficiary of this slowdown is, hands down, the environment. Today, April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day - the annual celebration of the environmental movement. The first Earth Day took place in 1970 when on April 22, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward. It has since been adopted around the world.Read More
The India Gate war memorial is pictured after air pollution levels dropped in New Delhi. Read More
Post the lockdown, not only has Delhi's air quality improved considerably, but with industries shutting down, Yamuna too appears cleaner in the city. Read More
With no tourists and vehicles due to coronavirus lockdown, lions took over a park road to nap and chill in South Africa's Kruger National Park. . Read More
River Ganga's water quality has improved after coronavirus lockdown - in fact, it is now fit to drink. Read More
From pollution levels reducing drastically to marine life being able to breathe in peace, it seems like the coronavirus lockdown is seriously helping nature recuperate. Olive Ridley sea turtles have come ashore for mass nesting at the six-kilometre-long Rushikulya beach of Odisha¡¯s Ganjam district.Read More
With humans under lockdown, nature is slowly reclaiming its rightful place. Read More
Grass grows on Rome's popular Piazza Navona square after a huge drop in the number of visitors due to a strict lockdown in Rome, Italy . Read More
Clear water in Venice's canals due to fewer tourists, motorboats and pollution, as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues, ahead of Earth Day. Read More
Flamingos are seen in a pond during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown in Navi Mumbai.Read More
Due to clear water in Venice's canals, aquatic life is seen in Venice's unusually still canals ahead of Earth Day in Venice, Italy. Read More
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