Air pollution in Rwanda's capital drops nearly half during world cycling championships: report

KIGALI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Air pollution in Rwanda's capital Kigali fell by up to 45 percent during the recently concluded International Cycling Union Road World Championships, thanks to reduced traffic, the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) said in a report Wednesday.

The championships, held from Sept. 21 to 28, drew more than 900 cyclists from around the world. To facilitate the races, major city