Traffic Restrictions During Lockdown Led to a Sharp Decline in Air Pollutant Emissions
Written by AZoCleantechMar 5 2021
At the starting of the Corona pandemic in March 2020, the extensive mobility restrictions created a special condition for atmospheric sciences.
The Innsbruck Atmospheric Observatory is located on the roof of the Bruno Sander House at the University of Innsbruck in the center of the Tyrolean capital. Image Credit: Uni Innsbruck.
During the 2020 lockdown, we were able to directly investigate the actual effects of drastic traffic restrictions on the distribution of air pollutants and on the emission of climate gases.
Thomas Karl, Atmospheric Scientist, University of Innsbruck