text: Paris, France one of capitals of the worlds most polluted cities enforces a partial driving ban to help clear the air of the city. Paris had 147 micrograms of particulate matter compared to 114 in Brussels and 79 in London. On mondays motorists with even numbered license pklates were ordered to leave their cars at home or suffer a 22 euro fine ($31). The same would apply to odd numbered plates on the next day. Almost 4,000 drivers were fined on the first day and 27 cars were impounded due to the reaction of the drivers. Some say thats easier to imagine than a car free community, but is it truly easier on the people? People blame diesel fuel because France has a tax policy that favors diesel over regualar leaded gasoline, and due to that diesels make up 67% of the vehicles in the country.