High temperatures can be dangerous for the health of fragile people, such as children or seniors. It is therefore important to prevent the temperature rise inside your home.
During the day, keep the shutters closed and install light-colored blinds indoors or outdoors. For bay windows, fabric awnings and UV filters are very effective against heat, even if they require a little more investment. In the evening, at sunset, the windows can be opened to renew the air and ventilate your accommodation.
If, despite all these precautions, the temperature of your interior remains high, there are many devices to improve the thermal comfort of the house. Inexpensive booster or ceiling fans provide air circulation in no time. Also remember to spread wet sheets in front of the windows, like our grandmothers did!
On a daily basis, the Environment and Energy Management Agency recommends a few simple and ecological actions: install green plants to humidify the air and limit the use of certain electrical devices such as ovens, computers and lighting. One way to fight against excess temperature while protecting the planet.
It is often advisable not to overuse the air conditioning in the car. This comfort is costly and harmful to the environment. Air conditioning can unnecessarily increase fuel consumption and therefore vehicle CO2 emissions. In hot weather, close the windows and recycle the air in the cabin from time to time.
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