School Environmental Health
Vehicle Idling

Idling vehicles contribute to air pollution and emit air toxins, which are pollutants known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects. Monitoring at schools has shown elevated levels of benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and other air toxics during the afternoon hour coinciding with parents picking up their children.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

• Ask the MPCA: Exhausted by idling vehicles

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Idle-Free Schools Toolkit for a Healthy School Environment