US EditionThese Students Cut Air Pollution Near Their Schools—by Taking Aim at Their Parents' Idling Cars
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, AUG 5 – Primary school students cut car idling by up to 40% near two Melbourne schools, reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality for children, researchers said.
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These students cut air pollution near their schools—by taking aim at their parents' idling cars
At the start and end of every school day, many Australian children head to the carpark or street to get picked up. While they're waiting, they will be breathing in a mix of toxic gases and particle pollution.
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These students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars
Aria Yangfan Huang, CC BY-NC-NDAt the start and end of every school day, many Australian children head to the carpark or street to get picked up. While they’re waiting, they will be breathing in a mix of toxic gases and particle pollution. Why? Because many parents leave their car engines idling while parked. The practice leads to noticeable spikes in pollutants which can trigger asthma attacks and harm student health. Idling is a surprisingly h…
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