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Toxic chemicals are emitted from the buses, diesel emissions, and car exhaust. |
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When children sit in their classrooms or stand in line by the parking area, they are subjected to these emissions. These emissions increase the risk of asthma, lung and heart disease, and are responsible for many cancers. |
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Idling wastes resources and damages the environment. Burning fuel needlessly costs you money. |
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Idling vehicles can be easily stolen or can cause damage if accidentally put in gear. |
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Today’s buses, trucks and cars do not need to be warmed up, except in extremely cold conditions (below 0° F). In fact, for modern diesel engines idling can actually be harder on the engine than driving down the road. (Info from the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance.) |
