How nature is reclaiming its spaces due to coronavirus

Posted by Annabel Gregory on March 21, 2020 at 11:40am in Libraries

Dolphins returning to Italy's coasts because there are no cruiseships, otters claiming public spaces in Singapore because of no people, and more cheering examples of nature quickly returning in this video:

https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-how-nature-is-reclaiming-its-spaces-due-to-coronavirus-287466

This news organisation WION (World is One) is not one I have heard of before, but this report is very moving. Here is its About page:

Who We Are

We are a team of seasoned and daring, young journalists of diverse nationalities. World is One, WION, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. Using our social media platforms we open the conversation about our world with our users. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour.

We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One.

Thanks to Muswell Hill XR group for this link.

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Cllr Alessandra Rossetti March 21, 2020 at 1:58pm

Indeed, there are incredible images of how the environment is changing.

Below is a link to the YouTube channel of the Esa Copernicus mission, with an impressive image of how nitrogen dioxide emissions have dropped in North Italy. I have seen similar images for China. And let's not forget how nature has reclaimed the areas around Chernobyl...

https://youtu.be/ARpxtAKsORw
- Annabel Gregory > Cllr Alessandra Rossetti March 21, 2020 at 7:13pm
  
  Yes, they are dramatic changes!
  
  Is this what it takes to reduce air pollution in the world ...

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