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The truth about idling
Cars may be found idling when the driver is waiting for someone, running a quick errand or trying to warm up the vehicle– especially this time of year. Many people may leave their engines running for various reasons, but they may not realize the health, environmental and economic consequences of idling. Here are some reasons to think twice about idling¹:

• Help protect our air - For every 10 minutes your engine is not idling, you prevent the release of one pound of carbon dioxide, the main contributor to global warming, into the air.
• Protect your health - While sitting in an idling vehicle, drivers are exposed to higher levels of vehicle pollution than when the vehicle is in motion because exhaust enters the cabin. The pollutants from idling tailpipes have been linked to asthma, heart disease, chronic bronchitis and cancer. 
  
• Save money - You needlessly spend 1/5 to 7/10 of a gallon of fuel per hour of idling. Those minutes add up quickly and equate to dollars.
  

It's up to you to spread the word. Talk to family, friends and neighbors about the benefits of not letting their vehicles idle. Encourage them to help you in protecting our environment, contributing to a healthier community and saving money.

¹Information from the Environmental Defense Fund/Clean Air NY