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These satellite photos show how COVID-19 lockdowns have impacted global emissions

General view of a deserted Westminster bridge in London as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain March 20, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay - RC2QNF9VQP3G

Lockdowns have left many usually crowded streets deserted. Image: REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Iman Ghosh
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A dramatic decline. Image: Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
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With factories empty, less emissions are produced. Image: NASA Earth Observatory
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With China slowly returning to work, this reduced consumption could rebound. Image: CREA/WIND/Graphic: Jason Kwok, CNN
— Li Shuo, Senior climate policy advisor, Greenpeace East Asia
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