As temperatures rise each summer, so do the risks to our health – especially inside our vehicles. The interior of a parked car can reach dangerous levels quickly, becoming a trap of superheated air that endangers people and pets.
“As a physician, I’ve seen the effects of heat exposure firsthand: heat stroke, dehydration, dizziness and respiratory distress,” said Khalil Savary, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “But the good news is, with a few simple steps, you can reduce the heat in your vehicle and protect your health and even the health of our planet. You don’t need to idle your car or blast the AC to stay cool.” To read the full story.