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Coronavirus and climate: how much impact is the current lockdown really having on our environment?

Video. What influence on climate is the coronavirus lockdown really having?

Updated: 28/04/2020 - 14:39 GMT+2

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It seems like the world has come to a standstill, but what's the real impact of the Covid-19 confinement on the environment, pollution and climate change? We speak to experts to find out the facts.

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