How have corona-related measures impacted the environment?

The lockdown and related measures implemented by many European countries to stop the spread of COVID-19 have led to a sudden decrease in economic activities, including a drop-in road transport in many cities. To assess how this has affected concentrations of air pollution, the EEA has developed a viewer that tracks the weekly and monthly average concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM_2.5).

In order to ensure that we remain on course towards a climate-neutral and sustainable continent and planet, the EEA is sharing knowledge and facilitating an informed debate in its Post-Corona Planet hub.