Portland Considers Limit On Idling by City Vehicles ; the Mayor's Proposal Is a Response to Gov. Baldacci's Recent Challenge to Reduce Greenhouse-Gas Emissions.

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Portland officials are developing an anti-idling policy for city vehicles to reduce fuel consumption, pollution and greenhouse gases.

Mayor Jill Duson's proposal follows the city's decision in June to accept Gov. John Baldacci's challenge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent over the next five years. If the policy is effective, Duson wants to establish similar limits for tour buses and other vehicles when they operate in Portland.

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Portland Considers Limit On Idling by City Vehicles ; the Mayor's Proposal Is a Response to Gov. Baldacci's Recent Challenge to Reduce Greenhouse-Gas Emissions.

"My son has asthma," Duson said. "I'm nauseated by engine fumes. So it's personal, and it's good public policy."

The council will consider Duson's proposal within the next month. H...

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