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Cooling off: beating the heat without punishing the planet.(House & Home)

Publication: E
Publication Date: 01-JUL-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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Isn't it ironic that we're contributing to global warming while cooling our homes? Heating and cooling systems in the U.S. together account for 150 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) pumped into the atmosphere each year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). But there are ways a...

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...to make sure your home cooling is at its most efficient:

Windows and fans. It's the movement of air over your skin that helps you feel cool, says Harvey Sachs, director of Buildings Programs at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). When it first starts to warm up, don't rush to turn on the AC. Instead, open few windows. Fresh air is free! If windows don't offer...

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