drive-thru Pollution

Author: Kellie Hastings We are Idling our way to Deadly Consequences. Is it possible that the time has come for us to re-evaluate the importance of what we’re actually breathing in here? Should we re-consider the consequences of this unnecessary convenience just to eliminate that simple walk? Edmonton’s Drive-Thru’s contribute 25 tons of Green House Gases into the atmosphere each day. That’s 750 tons in a single month alone. These are startling facts and were researched from only this city alone! This alarming discovery was given immediate attention by CTV news and revealing these startling estimated statistics May 30 2007 the source came from the University of Calgary. Their research was based on daily estimates in the contribution of Green House Gases into the atmosphere. Edmonton’s drive-thrus as of this date are contributing an estimated 25 tons per day. Can this help repair the ozone layer? Over a year, an estimated total would be 90