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September 22 is a day when humans might damage the ozone layer less than on other days. Why? It is international car-free day, which is celebrated worlwide by over 100 million people in about 1,500 cities. The global event is a day for people to leave their cars at home. This means car drivers can help reduce global warming and perhaps get some exercise instead. It is also aimed at encouraging motorists into considering more environmentally friendly alternatives to cars. Many cities will close off whole roads to cars.
In Europe, the day forms part of European Mobility Week (EMW). It has the theme "clever commuting". "Clever commuting aims to encourage alternative modes of transport... to reduce traffic congestion, transport related greenhouse gases and improve the health and quality of life". Participating this year is particularly important, as it is the year the Kyoto Protocol is implemented.
Adapted from www.breakingnewsenglish.com, September 2005.
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