Summer is the time to hit the open road and explore this big country. But with epic drives can come epic expenses – make sure you don’t let unexpected costs creep in while planning the perfect road trip.

It’s a great American pastime: spending Memorial Day weekend relaxing with friends, family, and perhaps a refreshing drink, watching baseball or the Indy 500, enjoying our hard-fought freedom over some BBQ-grilled burgers and hot dogs.

From the U.S. gas shortage to how much energy it takes to mine cryptocurrencies, you’ve probably noticed that the impact of collective actions on our environment are under more scrutiny than ever before.