New Hampshire Facts: Became the 9th state on June 21, 1788
State Abbreviation - NH
State Capital - Concord
Largest City - Manchester
Area - 9,351 sq miles [NH is the 46th biggest state in the US]
Population - 1,235,786 (as of 2000) [NH is the 41st most populous state in the US]
Major Industries - textiles, lumber, tourism, electronic equipment, software
Major Rivers - Androscoggin River, Connecticut River, Merrimack River
Major Lake - Lake Winnipesaukee
Highest Point - Mt. Washington - 6,288 ft (1,917 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont
Bordering Country - Canada
Bordering Body of Water - Atlantic Ocean

To provide these attractions to millions of visitors it is necessary to establish an awareness of what air pollution is doing to New Hampshire's natural surroundings. The reduction of idling is one way for a single person to lower emissions and make a difference.

The state of New Hampshire has a number of motor vehicles in operation and millions of tourists who visit the state especially in the winter time. Below is a summary of the data regarding idling length and costs.

Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 250,251 SCHOOL BUS 4,690 LIGHT DUTY 56,017 TOTAL ALL 310,958

Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A SCHOOL BUS $1,286,674 LIGHT DUTY N/A TOTAL ALL $1,286,674