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Empty streets with 2020 COVID-19 lockdown Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, NZ.

All non-essential businesses were closed for 29 days in March–April 2020 to stop the spread of COVID-19. There was significant disruption to the economy. Economic crises can cause short-term reductions in carbon emissions.

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Rights: Nate McKinnon, RNZ
Published: 15 October 2020Size: 64.81 KB
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