INVITE - join us to protest against car engine idling at Acton Central - tomorrow (Tues) from 3.20pm
The spookiest night of the year is nearly here, but it's a time to scare your friends, not the planet!Please join us on Tuesday October 31 from 3.20-5pm as three community groups (Friends of the Earth, CCA and Friends of Friars Gardens) hold an anti-idling demo at Acton Central level crossing. We'll be displaying signs to ask drivers to switch off their engines and handing out Friends of the Earth leaflets about the hazards of idling on young lungs. The demo is timed to coincide with the end of the primary school day as many parents and their children are subjected to pollution as they wait at the crossing. We'd like to invite kids and parents (even in costume before heading off to trick or treat) to help give out leaflets. Even half an hour of your time would be most helpful! After the demo, adults (not trick or treating) will repair to the nearby Rocket pub for a well-earned drink. In the event of rain (unless very light rain) the demo will be rescheduled, but we think the forecast is not predicting rain (40% chance) until 6pm.Remember that an idling engine spews emissions, filling 150 balloons in a single minute, and those particles are harming the young lungs of children passing nearby, as well as the driver/ passengers in the vehicle. An idling engine is much more potent in its emissions than a travelling one. We hope to see you there!
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