Idling in the U.S.
Nevada
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Nevada Facts: Became the 36th state on October 31, 1864 State Abbreviation - NV State Capital - Carson City Largest City - Las Vegas Area - 110,567 sq miles [Nevada is the 7th biggest state in the US] Population - 1,998,257 (as of 2000) [Nevada is the 35th most populous state in the US] Major Industries - tourism, mining (gold, silver), hydro-electric power Major Rivers - Colorado River, Humboldt River, Truckee River Major Lakes - Pyramid Lake, Lake Mead, Lake Mojave, Lake Tahoe, Walker Lake Highest Point - Boundary Peak - 13,143 feet (4,006 m) above sea level Bordering States - Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah
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| Idling in Nevada Much of Nevada is desolate wilderness, from the Mojave Desert in the south to the Great Basin in the north, and about 86% of the state's land is actually controlled by the US federal government under various jurisdictions including military. Home to over 85% of the states' population, Las Vegas and Reno have to take some harder stances due to many concerns regarding air quality. |
The immense number of motor vehicles and a favorable climate have made conditions ripe for air impurities to linger in and around the cities. The state's politicians try to control the reduction of idling effects by regulations in the metropolitan areas. |
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The state of Nevada has a number of vehicles in operation and millions of visitors to the bigger cities. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.
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