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'Sharp reduction' in air pollution in New York and why it is not entirely good news

Video. New York City: dramatic drop-off in air pollution

Updated: 30/03/2020 - 14:37 GMT+2

Researchers at Columbia University found a dramatic drop in pollutants in New York City in the last 2 weeks.

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