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Some people think international car-free days are an effective way of reducing air pollution, others think there are some other ways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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A few cities, notably London, have dramatically reduced the traffic congestion and improved the air quality by restricting when people can drive their cars into the inner city. So some people have proposed that this be extended to a global policy: there will be days where driving a private car is prohibited. Personally, I disagree with this; there are far more effective remedies which can be implemented.

Arguments on the side of "car free days"

Prohibiting cars from driving on a few days per year will eliminate some amounts of exhaust and prevent more pollutants being released into the atmosphere globally.
The plan has proved effective in certain cities which impose a high tax on cars which enter zones subject to concentrations of noxious emissions.
Environmentalists and scientists concerned with pollution are enthusiastic about this proposal. They see it as a way to raise awareness of the impact we have on the environment.

Arguments against

One or two car-free days per year will not do very much to attack the problem.
It is impractical, especially in developing countries which do not have alternative means of travel such as dense networks of public transportation. People would risk breaking the rules.

It would be very difficult to enforce effectively. Most people would ignore these "holidays."
If mandated, many would object to the limits on their freedom to drive their cars. Angry activists will protest against international organizations such as the United Nations making rules for their country.
There are better solutions to alleviate air pollution such as accelerating the development of non-polluting electric cars, imposing a fuel tax to force people to buy more efficient cars or drive less, encouraging telecommuting, or investing in alternate methods of transportation such as bike paths, bus routes, light rail and trains.
Each country has to pick the policy that fits their conditions.

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