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Rare & Wonderful Things Are Happening In Nature, As Humans Are Under Lockdown Due To COVID-19
Earth has several ways of healing itself from any detrimental change, with or without the current COVID-19 lockdown going 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. Here's some seemingly positive developments post the coronavirus lockdown.
Earth has several ways of healing itself from any detrimental change, with or without the current COVID-19 lockdown going 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. Here's some seemingly positive developments post the coronavirus lockdown.
River Ganga's water is now fit to drink
River?Ganga's water quality?has improved after coronavirus lockdown - in fact, it is now fit to drink.??
Post the lockdown, not only has Delhi's air quality improved considerably, but with industries shutting down,?Yamuna?too appears cleaner in the city.
Dolphins reportedly spotted near Kolkata after almost 3 decades
According to reports, the rare South Asian River Dolphin, also known as the Ganges Dolphin, was spotted near the ghats in Kolkata. It is apparently the only freshwater dolphin categorised as 'critically endangered', so its recent appearance came as a?pleasant surprise to environmentalists.
Aersol levels in north India touched a 20-year low
Aerosol levels in North India have decreased to a 20-year low, after the lockdown reduced human-made emission sources in urban and rural India.
Leatherback sea turtle nests found in Thailand after two decades
After two decades, Thailand?has discovered the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles on its now-empty beaches.
You can see stars again
Gazing at the night sky, you can now see stars, as there is little or no pollution, thanks to the?reduced human activity. The spring sky in India is pretty lit and these days one can easily spot a number of constellations that?embellish the night sky.
Pandas seemingly got some much-needed privacy
Ocean Park in Hong Kong had been trying to get a couple of their pandas to mate for 10 whole years but nothing worked. Until now that is. Say hello to?Ying Ying and Le Le, the longtime residents of Ocean Park, who'll become parents soon.
A rare full-arch double rainbow is seen on Delhi¡¯s sky
A?rare full-arch double rainbow?was seen on Delhi¡¯s sky, after it rained, on April 17, 2020. On regular days, it's hard enough to see one, let alone two.
Earth has several ways of healing itself from any detrimental change, with or without the current COVID-19 lockdown going 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. Here's some seemingly positive developments post the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
River Ganga's water quality has improved after coronavirus lockdown - in fact, it is now fit to drink. Read More
The India Gate 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
According to reports, the rare South Asian River Dolphin, also known as the Ganges Dolphin , was spotted near the ghats in Kolkata. It is apparently the only freshwater dolphin categorised as 'critically endangered', so its recent appearance came as a pleasant surprise to environmentalists.Read More
Aerosol levels in North India have decreased to a 20-year low, after the lockdown reduced human-made emission sources in urban and rural India.Read More
After two decades, Thailand has discovered the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles on its now-empty beaches.Read More
Gazing at the night sky, you can now see stars, as there is little or no pollution , thanks to the reduced human activity. The spring sky in India is pretty lit and these days one can easily spot a number of constellations that embellish the night sky .Read More
Ocean Park in Hong Kong had been trying to get a couple of their pandas to mate for 10 whole years but nothing worked. Until now that is. Say hello to Ying Ying and Le Le, the longtime residents of Ocean Park, who'll become parents soon. Read More
Earth's crust is 'shaking less' as human activity around the world has come to a halt, due to the lockdown.Read More
A rare full-arch double rainbow was seen on Delhi¡¯s sky, after it rained, on April 17, 2020. On regular days, it's hard enough to see one, let alone two.Read More
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