Would you give up your car for the environment?
@soulsister_16 (738)
Switzerland
September 25, 2007 3:44pm CST
Why No Car Day been so unsuccessful in Beijing?
China is holding a No Car Day in more than 100 cities as it tries to reduce smog ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
But correspondents say that in the capital National No Car Day appears to be making little impact, with high levels of traffic and most streets open as normal.
Environmental campaigners say China must overhaul its transport system to tackle pollution.
Is a No Car Day the way to combat pollution? Or does it just hit personal freedom? How else can we address the problem? How is traffic controlled where you live?
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@derek_a (10874)
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26 Sep 07
I live 10 minutes away from a city centre. I would not say the I can smell traffic fumes any more. 10 -15 years ago though, when I opened my door in the morning, there was a distinctive traffic smell. I think it is because these days, most vehicle are fitted with catalytic converters.
There seems to be mixed messages about pollution/global warning. One minute we have scientists say that we are destroying the planet, then other scientists come along and say that man's activity is nothing to do with it, it has happened many times in the history of our planet. One thing I am sure about though, whoever is right and whoever is wrong, it's a money-spinner. Sorry for the cynicism.
