www.idlefreephilly.org<\/a> or calling a
\ntoll-free number \u2013 1-877-853-1552, residents will be able to help the city of philadelphia and community
\nleaders take action to target enforcement of the idling law, educate drivers,
\nand promote sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cphiladelphia does not meet federal air quality standards, in large part due to diesel emissions from vehicles, said joseph minott,
\nexecutive director of clean air council. \u201cdiesel exhaust is extremely
\ncarcinogenic and a major contributor to diseases such as asthma. idling
\nreduction is critical to improving the quality of the air we breathe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n
diesel particulate pollution is a significant contributor to climate change. black carbon (bc) is particulate matter released into the atmosphere as a result of
\nthe incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biomass, and biofuels. bc has been shown to be a significant climate forcing agent,
\npotentially contributing more to global warming than any other
\ngreenhouse gas except carbon dioxide (co2). fossil fuel combustion (significantly diesel) contributes to 35% of bc emissions globally.<\/p>\n
\n
\u201cbecause stationary sources are already heavily regulated, we need to turn to mobile sources to achieve additional reductions,\u201d said nan
\nfeyler, chief of staff, philadelphia department of public health.<\/p>\n
\n
idlefreephilly streamlines the reporting process, identifying idling hotspots and collecting valuable data that can be used to
\ntarget enforcement and provide education to drivers. idlefreephilly also facilitates
\ncollaboration between residents, businesses, and environment and public health
\nagencies and helps communities to take responsibility for improving their
\nneighborhoods.<\/p>\n
\n
\u201cidlefreephilly.org makes the entire city our partner to encourage parked trucks and buses to turn off their engines,\u201d said donald shanis,
\ndeputy executive director of the delaware valley regional planning commission.<\/p>\n
\n
idlefreephilly.org is built on the seeclickfix platform, a software tool that allows residents to report non-emergency problems by clicking
\non the interactive map on the website or by calling 877-853-1552. philadelphia air management services, clean
\nair council and any other interested parties are automatically emailed when
\nsomeone reports an idling vehicle.<\/p>\n
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