Researchers said that pollution levels could be halved at busy junctions by not allowing cars to idleMotorists have been told to turn off engines at traffic lights to cut emissions even if they only stop for seconds. Researchers said that pollution levels could be halved at busy junctions by not allowing cars to idle, even taking into account the extra emissions generated by switching engines back on. SponsoredThe Transport Research Laboratory, an independent research group, said that emissions generated by individual car engines were small but had the potential to dramatically increase pollution when replicated by all vehicles. It is due to launch a campaign today urging local councils to highlight the dangers of idling on the road, with a suggestion that in future enforcement action could be taken against drivers if they fail to switch off. Much of the focus

Source: The Times March 02, 2021 00:22 UTC