Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown on Atmospheric Nanoparticle Concentrations in Two Sites of Southern Italy

During the new coronavirus infection outbreak, the application of strict containment measures entailed a decrease in most human activities, with the consequent reduction of anthropogenic emissions into the atmosphere. In this study, the impact of lockdown on atmospheric particle number concentration...

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Published in:	Atmosphere
Main Authors:	Adelaide Dinoi, Daniel Gulli, Ivano Ammoscato, Claudia R. Calidonna, Daniele Contini
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Subjects:	COVID-19 lockdown reduced emissions air quality nanoparticle concentrations
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/3/352

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