Drivers, Stop Your Engines: Idle-Free Quiet Zone Launched at Truck Stops

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OTTAWA – Natural Resources Canada is gearing up for another
successful campaign to educate drivers on the harmful effects of unnecessary
idling. More than 60 sites in Canada will participate in the ecoENERGY for
Fleets Idle-Free Quiet Zone Campaign at truck stops across the country. The
12-week campaign encourages drivers of commercial vehicles to shut down their
engines to help reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to conserve fuel.
"We all have an important role to play in fighting climate change," said the
Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources. "This campaign shows that a
simple action like turning off a vehicle can improve the health of Canadians and
our environment."
The trucking industry is a vital part of our economy, with commercial fleets
transporting goods and supplying services across the country. It is estimated
that the average sleeper truck idles approximately 1,800 hours per year,
producing approximately 20 tonnes of GHG emissions per truck.
Participating truck stops will display information about the Idle-Free Quiet
Zones. In cooperation with the Government of Canada, a similar campaign was
launched in the U.S. by the Environmental Protection Agency in several
midwestern states.
The ecoENERGY for Fleets Idle-Free Quiet Zone Campaign highlights the
government's commitment to reduce emissions of GHGs and air pollutants.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
From December 1, 2007, to February 23, 2008, truck stops across Canada will
be a little quieter. Natural Resources Canada kicked off its sixth annual
campaign to reduce idling to conserve fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
from commercial trucks.
Media may contact:
Louise Girouard Director of Communications Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada Ottawa 613-996-2007
The general public may contact:
Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 EDTTelephone: 613-995-0947TTY:
613-996-4397(teletype for the hearing-impaired) E-mail: questions@nrcan.gc.ca
NRCan's news
releases and backgrounders are available at www.nrcan.gc.ca/media.

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