Why should school buses reduce idling?
Diesel exhaust from idling school buses poses a health risk to both students and drivers. When school buses idle outside school buildings, they emit exhaust fumes that can enter both the passenger compartments of the buses and the school buildings through ventilation systems. Scientific studies have concluded that exposure to diesel exhaust has many negative health effects including lung damage and respiratory problems. Although everyone is affected by diesel exhaust, children are most susceptible since their respiratory systems are still developing. Top What are the benefits of less idling? There are many benefits to reducing the amount of time that school buses idle each day. It helps protect the health of student passengers and school bus drivers. It reduces the air pollutants that contribute to high ozone and fine particles in a community. Reducing idling also saves money by lowering fuel consumption and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In general a diesel vehicle burns approximat
