The Even-Odd Formula Will Work For Delhi, We Have Beijing's 'Parade-Blue' Clear Sky To Prove It

The Even-Odd Formula Will Work For Delhi, We Have Beijing's 'Parade-Blue' Clear Sky To Prove It

Being a Delhite the last few days have been tough; torn between my moral responsibility towards city's climate and the love for driving.

After AAP government came up with its genius plan to eliminate half of the city's cars for a cleaner Delhi, I have heard multiple theories from both the for and against sides. But I was still not sure which side I would like to pick.

But then I came across the 'parade blue' skies of Beijing; and now I am a believer!

The Chinese capital is one of the most, if not the most, polluted capital cities in the world with the smog even shutting down the entire city for days on a stretch.

But all this was changed as the city geared up t o host its greatest military parade - a showcase marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.



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Hundreds of factories were shut during this time, while half of Beijing's five million registered cars were banned from the streets, CNN reported.



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And then with half the vehicles gone, the city witnessed it's clearest skies in recent history which the citizens dubbed 'Parade Blue'! The joy was shortlived though once the parade was over and the restrictions were taken off, it was back to where it began.

Smog overtime!!!

But this does prove that dumb as AAP's usual measures and fake as their promises may sound, there might be some point in this one measure. If a slight inconvenience for half a month can give us clear breathable air for long, why not?

Clean Delhi, Green Delhi!