Got Bike? Spare the Air!

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issued the month's second Smog Watch. This is expected to remain in effect until noon Sunday. Read more here: Day 1 of the August sizzle is upon us KOMO News - Seattle, Washington

Scott Sistek at KOMO News sums up statistics there for the hot weather in Seattle and also notes:

• The Clean Air Agency suggests the following actions you can take to help spare the air:
• Carpool or ride the bus to work, events and outings.
• If you must drive, use your most fuel-efficient car and combine errands into one trip.
• If you must refuel, do it in the evening hours, don't top off the tank and make sure your gas cap clicks tightly closed.
• Skip gasoline-powered yard work and gas-fueled recreation.
• Avoid using household products that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Look for low- or no-VOC paints and water-based solvents, instead.
• Use an electric starter or charcoal chimney to start your barbecue (there's no need to ever use lighter fluid).
• Even better, use only a gas grill or opt for a non-grill picnic.

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