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October 13, 2008

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Chinese Go Car Free for a Day

Traffic in China © WWF China / Chris Chaplin

09/29/2008

China's second national celebration of Car Free Day -- a follow-up to green initiatives launched ahead of the Olympics -- saw varied success, reports an environmental group active in the country.

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