Air pollution levels seen during the COVID-19 lockdown period can significantly protect the glaciers in the Himalayas, a new study has found. The lockdown saw the shutting down of industries, transportation and aviation across the world, significantly eliminating pollutants from the air.

Covid-era lockdown temporarily slowed down glacier melting in Himalayas: Study

Well into the third wave of the pandemic and resultant lockdowns, well-to-do city-dwellers have learnt to live by themselves and work remotely, while conveniently having food delivered to their doorsteps.

Amid total lockdowns, this pushcart offers hope for Chennai’s hungry, ailing, and needy 

After lockdowns eased in the European Union, the greenhouse gas emissions went up by 18 per cent. "Greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2021 increased by 18% compared with the same quarter in the previous year.

After lockdowns were eased, EU greenhouse gas emissions surged by 18%

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WION Wideangle: Unprecedent 2020 Round-Up

Some public health researchers are seeing hints that the coronavirus pandemic might help solve a longstanding puzzle: What causes premature birth? Studies in Ireland and Denmark this summer showed that preterm births decreased in the spring during lockdowns to stop the spread of the virus in those countries.

Did lockdowns lower premature births? A new study adds evidence

10 months into 2020 - and there is no respite from the Wuhan Virus. As more countries reimpose movement restrictions and lockdowns - China is celebrating, traveling, and repressing Hong Kong. WION's Palki has the details.

Gravitas: China is celebrating in the middle of the Pandemic

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