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China in Olympics pollution drive | China in Olympics pollution drive |
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China has announced unprecedented measures to cut air pollution during this year's Olympic Games. | China has announced unprecedented measures to cut air pollution during this year's Olympic Games. |
Starting this weekend, a new standard for car emissions will come into force in Beijing. | Starting this weekend, a new standard for car emissions will come into force in Beijing. |
Some areas surrounding the capital have also joined in efforts to help reduce air pollution. | Some areas surrounding the capital have also joined in efforts to help reduce air pollution. |
China has pledged Beijing's air quality will be up to the standard laid down by the World Health Organisation during the Games in August. | China has pledged Beijing's air quality will be up to the standard laid down by the World Health Organisation during the Games in August. |
However, the air is still too dirty. One of the four indicators - the density of breathable particles in the air - is still too high. | |
To cut pollution, a new standard for car emissions will be enforced from 1 March, falling in line with the latest European Union standard. | |
A new type of less-polluting petrol will be available too. | A new type of less-polluting petrol will be available too. |
Cars and buses that fail the checks will be banned from the streets. | Cars and buses that fail the checks will be banned from the streets. |
More than 1,300 petrol stations in Beijing are being upgraded to cut fumes and the rest will be shut down. | More than 1,300 petrol stations in Beijing are being upgraded to cut fumes and the rest will be shut down. |
In addition, the Chinese authorities have ordered five provinces around Beijing to join the efforts and reduce industrial activity for two months before the Games. | In addition, the Chinese authorities have ordered five provinces around Beijing to join the efforts and reduce industrial activity for two months before the Games. |
The measures cover the neighbouring city of Tianjin, Shandong province to the east, and the vast region of Inner Mongolia to the west. | The measures cover the neighbouring city of Tianjin, Shandong province to the east, and the vast region of Inner Mongolia to the west. |
From July both Beijing and Tianjin will restrict private car use, allowing only odd or even registration numbers to go out on any given day. | From July both Beijing and Tianjin will restrict private car use, allowing only odd or even registration numbers to go out on any given day. |
China hopes such drastic measures can reassure foreign delegations that there will be no heavy pollution to harm their athletes. | China hopes such drastic measures can reassure foreign delegations that there will be no heavy pollution to harm their athletes. |
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