Earthtalk Q&A:
Are inhaled pollutants from vehicles dangerous?
Dear EarthTalk: I ride
my bike to work. Should
I be worried about inhaling
pollutants from vehicle
emissions and other sources?
– J. Kaufman, San
Francisco
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Texting while driving causes collisions
Every week Stanwood’s police blotter includes reports of minor collisions.
While each collision has a new excuse, a new peril is taking center stage.
Sending text messages while driving has become surprisingly common. And researchers say it represents a much greater risk to drivers than other distractions. Full Story
Haugen asks owners of electric cars to help pay
A small registration fee for electric cars is necessary to keep the state’s transportation funds from eroding, said Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen in a hearing of the Senate Transportation Committee. Full Story
DOL renewal notices can be sent by e-mail
The Department of Licensing (DOL) redesigned the agency’s Web site to make it easier for customers to find and use online service options, including an easy new way for drivers to buy a copy of their driving record, and even to renew their auto and driving licenses Full Story
Seattle boat show
The 63rd Annual Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat continues through February 6 at Qwest Field Event Center and on South Lake Union.
It has been a difficult year for the boating industry but the show includes more than 350 exhibitors and that includes dealers representing nearly 200 boat brands.
Tickets are on sale now at http://www.SeattleBoatShow.
com.
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Pick up your free ‘Road to the Games, 2010’ lapel pin
Join the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau in catching the excitement of the winter Olympic Games in neighboring Vancouver, B.C., by collecting a free commemorative lapel pin. The green and gold pin displays the bureau’s logo and the phrase, “Road to the Games, 2010.” Full Story
Ohio service contracts not legal
The Washington state insurance commissioner’s office has issued a ceaseand desist order against an Ohio company that’s selling unauthorized vehicle service contracts. Full Story
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