SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The smog trapped in the inversion is rough during January, but we have the power to fight it.

The Utah Clean Air partnership has some suggestions on how we can do our part in our homes to create a healthier environment in the Salt Lake Valley during the winter months:

• Change your air filters regularly
• Switch to LED lighting
• Lower your thermostat by 2 degrees
• Use energy efficient appliances

Not only do these small steps help the greater good, but they also save you money.

Of course, we can continue doing our part after we leave our houses. UCAIR strongly urges Utahns to take the following steps to help clean up the air we breathe:

• Don’t let your car idle
• Try to carpool
• Take public transit
• Combine errands into one trip so there are fewer cold starts