China trying to clear smog from Beijing skies

Sun, 20 Jul 2008

(NECN) - Beijing began its most drastic pollution control plan ever on Sunday. China is trying to clear smog filled skies in time for the Olympics next month. Half of the city's 3.3 million cars will be removed from city streets on alte...

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