South Shore Public Libraries, the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and Sustainable Bridgewater will present information about the Canadian Idle Less campaign at the Bridgewater library on January 28.

 Corey Clamp, the EAC's project co-ordinator, will host Care for Our Community's Air, a public presentation on engine idling and climate change.

 The main goal of the Idle Less campaign is to reduce unnecessary idling that takes place within our community.

 This small step recognizes of the importance of reducing our communities' greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, improving our air quality and improving our fuel savings.

 One of the easiest actions that Canadians can take - with a simple turn of a key - is to avoid unnecessary idling. Idling is not only a waste of energy and money - after all, we're burning fuel but going nowhere - it is also a needless source of GHG emissions.

 Natural Resources Canada recommends turning off your vehicle for any stop of 60 seconds or longer. The transportation sector is responsible for 27 per cent of GHG emissions in Canada.

 Attend this session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bridgewater library to learn more about what we can do in our local communities and what you can do as an individual.

 Whether it be setting up idle-free zones in community parking lots, seeking commitments from people to idle less, or simply informing people of the serious impacts idling has on our air, health, and wallet, the campaign will work with the community to encourage everyone to protect the environment.

 For more information call 543-9222 or e-mail info@southshorepubliclibraries.ca.

posted on 01/19/10