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Personal and commercial vehicles contribute substantially to greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. By using public transportation, cycling, or walking you will be helping to reduce global warming and improve your health, too! READ ALL ABOUT IT Buying, Driving, and Maintaining Your Vehicle – Natural Resources Canada Diesel Exhaust – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Motor Vehicles – Clean Air Partnership City of Nelson Transit System No More Excuses – Bike to Work! – Bicycle Universe Nelson Car Share Co-op IDLING We can reduce the impact our vehicles have on air quality by adhering to a few simple rules... · Properly maintain the vehicle. · Drive only when truly necessary. · Purchase the correct vehicle for your needs. Why drive a gas guzzler for commuting? · Reduce idling at start-ups. · Turn the engine off if you will be stopped for more than 10 seconds. READ ALL ABOUT IT Myths About Vehicle Idling – Natural Resources Canada The Cost of Idling – Clean Air Partnership BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Here great gains can and are being made. The forest industry, fleet owners and plant managers are finding that being environmentally conscious is good business. Not only are they reducing emissions, but efficiency is saving them money! READ ALL ABOUT IT Fleet Smart – Natural Resources Canada Fleet – Greenhouse Gas Action Guide Good Business Practices – Zero Waste |
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