Skip to Content Posted on Wednesday, Jul. 11, 2012 — 4:17 PM
With summer in full swing and air conditioners blasting, it’s
important to keep your health and the environment in mind. The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its list
of 15 Hot Tips for a Cool Summer both at home and at work. The
list includes ways to save money, reduce energy usage, remain
healthy and protect the environment while enjoying all that
summer has to offer. According to the EPA, small changes such as
raising the thermostat a few degrees, using window blinds to
best advantage during the hottest part of the day, and turning
off unneeded lights can cut energy costs significantly during
the hot summer months. If a road trip is part of your summer
plans, remember to obey the speed limit, avoid braking and
accelerating too quickly and pack your trunk lightly. All of
these measures can improve your fuel economy and mitigate steep
gas prices and pollutant emissions. Consider carpooling or
taking mass transit whenever an Ai