Defeat the heat (November 2007)
Defeat the heat
Survive the high temperatures with these stay-cool strategiesIn the parking lot
Sticking to your bucket seats is only one of the downsides of riding in a roasting oven. As your car bakes in the hot summer sun, the plastic in your dashboard and the chemicals in treated carpets can release toxins called PBDEs and phthalates, according to a study by research group Ecology Center. PBDEs cause memory impairment, while phthalates can trigger liver problems.
Your heat shield Park your car further away. Park next to a strip of grass. A NASA study reveals that the barren parts of parking lots are considerably hotter than islands and the spots near them.
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