The Day the Cars Went to Sleep: Reducing Greenhouse Gases - Belgium

Age range 4 to 8

Francois and Josef are two friends living in Belgium. When they learn that there is going to be a car free day, they plan a very a special day of activities that can only be done on a day when the cars are all asleep. Learn about World Car Free Day and the campaign to stop global warming by reducing the greenhouse gas emissions created by exhaust fumes and fuel consumption.

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