Happening in the World: Fresh air is being reported for the first time in years in some of the world’s most polluted cities as a result of enforced stay-at-home policies. Cities like New Delhi, Bangkok, and São Paulo amongst others have reported unprecedented levels of clean air, though politicians and environmentalists worldwide are hoping that this will be seen as a wake-up call, not the end. (New York Post)
Happening in the U.S.: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced that in order to dissuade residents from going to Easter services, the state will record the license plates of all vehicles at services or gatherings. Beshear stated that anyone who breaks Kentucky’s stay-at-home order will be mandated to two weeks of self-quarantine. (The Hill)
Happening in NYC (and beyond): This weekend, a car with extra tanks of fuel in the trunk left Midtown Manhattan and arrived in Redondo Beach, California only 27 hours later. On the empty highways of the country, the car averaged around 100 miles per hour over nearly 3,000 miles. The trip has dramatically broken the record for driving from New York to California, otherwise known as the Cannonball Run. Conversely, with stay-at-home orders clearing out the streets, speeding tickets are beginning to spike. (New York Times)
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