Where pessimists see a half-empty glass, optimists come along to show that it?s actually half-full. Same goes for the ongoing chaos of the coronavirus?while some are hoarding away toilet paper like there?s no tomorrow, there are people who see positive outcomes even in a situation as dire as this. One of these positive outcomes is that pollution has dropped down dramatically following the lockdown of Italy.
Scientists and researchers agree on the spotted significant decrease in NO2 levels above the country. So, as the streets are emptier, the air becomes clearer and the muddy waters have cleared up to reveal the life that lives in the canals of Venice but couldn?t be seen as clearly before.
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Following the lockdown of Italy, people are noticing positive changes in Venice Image credits: barnyz (not the actual photo)
As the global pandemic continues threatening the world, it has also brought some unexpected, but positive, side effects. Venice?one of the main tourist attractions in Italy?is usually swarmed with people all throughout the year. However, right now, as the entire country is under lockdown, the city has become completely empty, with only pigeons walking the deserted sidewalks and town squares.
Apparently, the waters have cleared up enough to reveal fish that live there

Image credits: Marco Capovilla

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