Don't breathe too much

EPA forecasts unhealthy air for most of New England on Tuesday:

"We are expecting Tuesday to be another unhealthy air quality day in New England," said Robert W. Varney, administrator of EPA's New England office. "On these days, EPA and the medical community suggest that people limit their strenuous outdoor activity."

So go inside and crank up the A/C, right? Well, all that hot, muggy air means high demand for electricity, so the EPA suggests:

Homeowners also are urged to turn their air conditioner to a higher temperature setting, turn off unnecessary lights and appliances, such as televisions, computers, or lights during the day, and to defer household activities like laundry until later hours.

New England smog forecast.