Idling in Heat: A Climate Disconnect | Winnipeg News

At a sweltering 39°C festival, a startling sight: cars idling with AC blasting, even when empty. Amid rising heat domes and wildfire smoke, this behavior feels absurd — especially when experts confirm idling wastes gas and spikes emissions. Climate data from Canada and NASA confirms hotter, longer wildfire seasons fueled by warming, with “zombie fires” burning underground. The solution? Simple: turn off your engine, seek shade, and stay cool — small steps that add up when the planet’s in crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b869470db2e3a55