In Paris, an attempt to reduce air pollution by stopping
cars was taking. A partial driving ban was imposed for the first time in the
past twenty years. Authorities stopped cars with even number license plate
while odd number license plate, public transport cars that made free, cars with
foreign plates and those with three passengers or more were allowed to pass and
park freely. This attempt of restriction and decreasing traffic successfully
reduced traffic jams in the city by 60%. In the past, speed limit has been
decreased by 12 miles per hour and as well as strong restriction on the passage
of heavy trucks in the city. As of the past week, reports show that pollution
levels, caused by vehicle emission, have decreased. According to ecology minister
Philippe Martin, the free transportation will also be stopped due to high cost.
Although pollution levels were expected to fall to average level, it has settled
at high concentration due to the warm weather. The concentration of particulate
matter that causes respiratory problems thus remained at high concentration.
Air pollution is a topic concerning every region and the
attempts to control it have been made by many countries especially those that
are developed. Busy European nations, the US, China as well as other countries
have made organizations, including WPCA, to control pollution. Air pollution is
a dangerous health alert that can affect humans and plants and the environment in
general. This attempt of control traffic to reduce pollution proves that it is
possible to control pollution in small regions with little spending if people
work together to do so. Although in busier cities this may be hard, one which
to see more of such restrictions to ensure a better life in this planet.
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