Conducting air pollution research during Covid19 mitigation efforts

2 points by briefcomment ↗ HN
Now is an incredibly unique time for conducting air pollution research. Because of work-from-home and social distancing policies, driving is likely significantly reduced.

This is a plea to air pollution researchers to record as much data on this as possible. With this research, it may be possible to convince companies to consider work-from-home policies in the future, and to inform governments on what the effects of reduced driving may realistically be.

Anecdotally, I've found some highly trafficked areas have become very pleasant to be in, and I believe this is from the subtle effect of having less particulate, CO, NO, and other pollution.

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