As the new coronavirus shuts down countries around the world, the impact can be seen from space. Both countries have taken unprecedented measures to limit the movement of people in the hope of slowing or even containing the spread of the disease. More NO 2 emissions December 2019 to March 2020 December 2018 to March 2019 Milan Milan Venice Venice Florence Florence Italy Italy Rome Rome Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea More NO 2 emissions Dec. 2018 to Mar. 2019 Beijing Seoul Tokyo CHINA Wuhan Philippine SeaChina and South KoreaThe drop in pollution was even starker in China, where the new coronavirus was first detected. As more countries shut down life as usual to slow the spread of coronavirus, we may see further drops in pollution around the world, Dr. Joiner said.

Source: New York Times March 17, 2020 18:33 UTC