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Does idling for just a minute really matter? Why is the school or centre involved? Is this about climate change I drive a low-emissions, hybrid, or electric car. Does it mattter? Resarting the engine uses more fuel than idling right? My one car doesn't make a difference What about buses, tradies, or delivery vehicles? What about hot or cold days? I need to run the air conditioning for my other kids in the car Is this enforced or monitored? This feels like blaming parents or a "nanny state"

My one car doesn't make a difference

Answer

When many cars idle together at school gates, pollution builds up quickly. Every engine switched off helps, especially for children standing nearby. One minute of a car's engine idling = 150 balloons worth of harmful pollution.

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