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Asthma and Cars: No Idling at School

by Derek Markham on January 11, 2009 · 1 comment

Car Pollution Harms ChildrenChildren and cars both tend to idle around schools, and that is a noxious mix.  Car exhaust, including exhaust from idling engines, is closely related to childhood asthma.

Hybrid cars and all-electric vehicles are the solution of the future, but right now they are beyond reach for many of us.  Let’s read on to check out some no-cost and low-cost ways you can help reduce the impact of idling on children’s health.

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