Time to get cracking on those new years resolutions! The new year is finally here, and as Hoosiers are reflecting on ways to better themselves, some experts say brushing up on driving skills is always a good resolution. While geared toward those aged 50 and older, AARP’s Smart Driver course can help any driver learn the skills to stay safe behind the wheel.
While efforts are underway to develop a new energy plan, one idea being considered is the “customer choice” option, which would allow retail customers to choose their own electric supplier. While that may sound like a good idea, some experts warn that there are risks involved. Executive director Kerwin Olson of the Citizens Action Coalition agrees new energy policies are needed, but he said basic necessities like home heating must remain affordable.
Health agencies across the country are joining forces to raise awareness of the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Radon is a naturally-occurring, invisible and odorless radioactive gas to which millions of Americans are unknowingly exposed. The federal Environmental Protection Agency estimates one in 15 homes in the United States contain high levels of radon. January is Radon Awareness Month. Property owners are urged to have their homes tested for high radon levels, especially if it’s been more than two years since such testing was performed. Find more information online at www.RadonMonth.org.
