Vicki Butler-Henderson chats about a new campaign “Be Mindful, Don’t Idle”

With one in three children in the UK growing up breathing unsafe levels of air pollution*, the return to school could see the problem intensifying as more than six in ten parents say they are more likely to drive their children to and from school as a result of the recent pandemic.

The increased dependency on the car comes as more than a quarter admit to leaving their engines running – known as idling – during the school run, according to a detailed new study by Renault. Men are 50% more likely to do it than female drivers.

The findings have been released as Renault launches its ‘Be Mindful, Don’t Idle’ education campaign to improve air quality around schools. More than 2,000 schools and nurseries in England and Wales are located near roads with illegal levels of pollution.

Aston spoke to Vicki Butler-Henderson, TV presenter, journalist and race car driver to discuss about the new campaign to urge parents to switch off their engines when outside of schools.

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