Paris bans half of all cars over air pollution fears

On March 17th, due to adverse weather conditions which caused major smog and air pollution to overhang Paris, the local government banned half of all non-electric or hybrid cars and motorcycles from the city for two days. Based on the last number on a license plate, vehicles with a even number were banned on March 17th and vehicles with a odd number  were banned on March 18th.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26599010

1 Comment

  1. rodrigut

    Recall that several months back, and even today, several cities in China were beset and continue to be by clouds of smog. In an article I posted today, London is identified as yet another city around the world that is beset by this same problem. Will wearing face masks become the new norm?

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