Cyclists take over Paris: Polluted French capital goes 'car-free' for a day
Elsewhere in Paris, cars were asked to stick to a pedestrian speed limit of 20 kilometres per hour — although many drivers ignored the request.
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People ride bicycles during the “Car-Free Day” event in Paris on September 27 as part of the French capital’s lead-up to hosting the COP21 international climate conference in December. AFP
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People walk outside the Palais Garnier opera house during the “Car-Free Day” event. Paris’ first car-free day banned most vehicles from the central part of the city and allowed people to stroll, cycle or skate from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Bastille. AFP
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In March this year, a rise in air pollution briefly made Paris the most polluted city in the world, with smog so bad it almost completely obscured the city’s landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower. AFP
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The French capital’s central arrondissements and areas around landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees are free from car noise and exhaust fumes, allowing people to stroll, cycle or skate. REUTERS
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Elsewhere in Paris, cars were asked to stick to a pedestrian speed limit of 20 kilometres per hour — although many drivers ignored the request. REUTERS
Sudan massacre: Satellite images show pools of blood & piles of bodies in city captured by RSF
RSF's massacres in Sudan's El-Fasher city are visible in satellite images, showing piles of bodies and pools of blood. RSF captured El-Fasher, splitting Sudan into eastern and western halves. Reports and testimonies confirm mass killings, systematic sexual violence, and targeted executions by RSF.
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