Clean Air Awareness Campaign: Myths vs. Facts
Learn about the importance of reducing vehicle idling, the harmful effects of pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and particulates, and busting myths around idling and its impact on air quality. Discover ways to promote clean air and create your own Clean Air Superhero in this engaging informational content.
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Leaving an engine running Switching off engines if not moving Driving to school Nitrogen dioxide Heart problems Cycling to school Walking or cycling along quiet roads Asthma Breathing problems Walking to school Scooting to school Particulates
Answers! Walking to school Breathing problems Driving to school Walking or cycling along quiet roads Heart problems Nitrogen dioxide Scooting to school Asthma Leaving an engine running Switching off engines if not moving Particulates Cycling to school
Optional Game: Design your own Clean Air Superhero
Idling - Myth-busting facts! MYTH Starting a vehicle uses more fuel than letting it idle FACT it is less polluting to turn your engine off and restart it after a minute or longer than to leave it idling MYTH Idling is good for your engine FACT Idling makes an engine dirtier and increases wear and tear
Idling - Myth-busting facts! MYTH I need to keep my engine running to stay warm FACT Engines stay warm for up to an hour after being switched off. Turning off your engine and leaving the ignition on and the fan blowing will provide warm air for some time MYTH Idling doesn t cause much harm FACT Idling vehicles makes air pollution worse and contributes to global warming
