Idling in the U.S.
Alaska
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Alaska Facts: Became the 49th state on January 3, 1959 State Abbreviation - AK State Capital - Juneau Largest City - Anchorage Area - 656,425 sq miles [Alaska is the biggest state in the US] Population - 626,932 (as of 2000) [Alaska is the 48th most populous state in the US] Major Industry - oil (petroleum) Major Rivers - Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, Colville River, Copper River Major Lakes - Iliamna Lake, Aleknagik Lake, Becharof Lake, Clark Lake, Minchumina Lake Highest Point - Mt. McKinley - 20,320 feet (6,194 m) above sea level - this is the highest point in the USA Bordering US States - none Bordering Country - Canada Bordering Body of Water - Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Beaufort Sea, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska
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| Idling in Alaska A state of superlatives, it has the largest area, the highest mountain and greatest difference in elevation, the most extensive wilderness, and the most lakes, shoreline, and wetlands of any state, yet has the lowest population density. Alaska's economy relies heavily on petroleum extraction, with more than 80 % of the state's revenues derived from this industry. |
Therefore it is heavily dependent on increasingly expensive diesel fuel for heating, transportation, electric power and light. Due to the low population and only few roads (most cities and villages in the state are accessible only by sea or air), idling is not as serious an issue as it is in some other states, but it is still important that strides are made in its reduction. |
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The state of Alaska has a small number of vehicles in operation throughout the state due to common transportation by sea and air. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.
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