Foraging opportunities are abundant, from community gardens to public lands to your own yard. Homesteaders turn extremely invasive plants into delicious dinner: 'This meal could easily be served at a fancy restaurant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Pull it up and toss it. ... The soil underneath is just terrible." Homeowner seeks advice after uncovering landscaping mistake inherited from previous owner: 'One of the most evil additions modern landscaping has brought' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's unfortunate that Spotify didn't appear to consider an in-house plan to recycle old Car Things before the product's launch. Spotify customers voice their outrage over recent product announcement: 'It's infuriating, honestly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"When you have a break in the chain, then all of the work that you're doing is not as impactful." Government officials battle homeowners in race to protect coastal state from impending disaster: 'I'm very concerned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As an added twist, fishing rods are prohibited at the tournament. Community holds annual competition to catch highly invasive fish suffocating local ecosystem: 'Good causes, and great times' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That stuff sucks." Homeowner frustrated after inheriting nightmare garden situation from previous owner: 'It's impossible to deal with' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This seems to be a case of people with too much money to face consequences thinking only of their own interests. Locals outraged after wealthy residents illegally mow down over 500 trees for better ocean view: 'It's selfishness and greed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Prices of orange fruit concentrate recently rose to a new high of nearly $5 a pound. Sharp decline in orange harvests sends global juice industry into 'crisis': 'Lowest point in decades' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They choke out the native ecosystem." Forager recommends eating invasive yet tasty weed: 'You can find fields of it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"No parents to be found." Image shows frustrating scene at national park as unattended child gets too close to wild animal: 'So sad that parents are so clueless' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are constantly exploring ways in which we can make a meaningful change to our products." Aldi introduces new, completely recyclable packaging for everyday product: 'We hope to help customers reduce plastic use when shopping' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I am sick and tired of moths." Woman demonstrates simple way to hide moth damage on clothes: 'It turned out so cute' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What they've done is best for the corporations, not for the communities." New controversial state policy reduces regulations on pollutant spill reporting: 'It is going to be detrimental to the health of the community' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Companies with the best products and services will win over the remaining." Market research firm predicts major price changes to EV industry in coming years: 'Entering a new phase' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That's awesome." Gardener shares how they repurposed old furniture into functional garden feature: 'This is very smart' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Trying to prevent this from happening again, trying to contain, address, mitigate these waste sources before they could enter our water resource … that's very important." Investigation reveals Tyson Foods dumps millions of pounds of toxic waste into American waterways: 'This has … | Continue reading
Keeping your home clean is a never-ending task, but tips like this one help make it a little easier. Woman shares simple hack to deep clean grime buildup on showerhead fixture: 'I've been bathing in filth' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You scored!" Shopper stunned to find luxury perfume on thrift store shelf: 'Your eye for finding treasure is perfect' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Developing more sustainable batteries is a key step in progressing toward a greener, cleaner future. Researchers make high-voltage breakthrough that could revolutionize battery technology: 'This is a big leap ... for industrial production' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While wave energy is still in its infancy, companies and investors worldwide are showing a growing interest in researching and developing this clean power source. Clean energy company announces staggering milestone achievement with wave energy production: 'A commercially availabl … | Continue reading
This new location may help the company save on manufacturing and transportation costs when supplying some of its largest new customers. Tesla receives approval to build massive new factory to produce Megapack batteries: 'Leading to record profitability for the energy business' fi … | Continue reading
"We need the bees and other pollinators." Homeowner raises concerns after noticing sharp decline in bee sightings in their garden: 'It's so sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We must restore natural processes and species to return the ecosystem to its original state." Century-old gardening magazine declares rewilding as gardening trend of 2024 — here's why that matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are so excited to provide this opportunity for low-income residents in our state to make energy upgrades at an affordable cost." Residents in 4 states will be the first to get millions in home energy rebates from the government — here's how it'll work first appeared on The Co … | Continue reading
"This crossing will play such an important role in saving our mountain lion population." Officials break ground on world's largest wildlife crossing: 'We're reconnecting and restoring habitats' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
By keeping plastic waste out of landfills and oceans while supplementing our building materials, the startup is paving the way to a more sustainable future. Startup develops innovative technology to turn plastic waste into concrete additive — here's how it works first appeared on … | Continue reading
"What's the worst that could happen?" Gardener issues warning after accidentally planting invasive herb: 'A gardening lesson we learned the hard way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The price tag certainly isn’t one you’d see in a secondhand store. Popular clothing retailer sparks debate for selling 'thrift-inspired' item: 'They really have no shame' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Without the proper infrastructure to facilitate pedestrians, there's often quite literally nowhere else to go. Parent raises child safety concerns with photo of dangerous driving behavior: 'Make it everyone else's problem instead' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are a test tube in this forum for the rest of the state." Conservationists speak out against construction of toll road that would destroy 60 acres of protected lands: 'It is important for us to look for alternatives' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
With more voters concerned about the effects of rising temperatures on their land, legislatures will have to do more to be elected or stay in office. Voters in coal and oil state mobilized by fears over future, forcing candidates to change strategies: 'Our mountains, our air, our … | Continue reading
The pickup dangerously swerves through several lanes multiple times to end up back in front of the Tesla. Tesla driver shares disturbing video after being harassed by pickup truck: 'Seriously, send those vids to the cops' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"By fusing design, research, innovation, and engineering ... we are on a continual path to bring new products to the world." Designer turns clean energy into an aesthetic choice with 'wind turbine wall': 'If it's not beautiful, we have failed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That's a formula for really significant liability." Use of dangerous chemicals in plastics expected to lead to wave of 'astronomical' lawsuits: 'The floodgates are opening' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"My plan is to slowly expand them till the lawn is gone." Homeowner pushes boundaries with HOA by replacing grass with unconventional plants: 'Now take it a step farther' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Unfortunately, this type of behavior at the Grand Canyon is not an isolated incident. Tourist shares recovery experience after surviving terrifying fall at Grand Canyon: 'I'm doing OK except for the scars' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Practically anywhere you go in the United States, there is an invasive fish species that needs eating. State offers cash prizes to anyone who catches this highly invasive fish — here's how much is up for grabs first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It always amazes me how good they are at clearing it all!" Rancher shares before-and-after video after throwing 'goat slumber party' to control yard overrun with invasive species: 'This is brilliant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are really curious to find out exactly what that is and then compare it to the list of known chemicals of emerging concern or things that are potentially toxic." Researchers raise concerns over impact of 'plastic soup' on seabirds: 'Too large to pass and won't break down easi … | Continue reading
"Other city mayors and other city pairs will clamor for having something of their own." Amtrak resurrects long-awaited plans for high-speed rail project in Texas: 'On the cusp of a high-speed rail revolution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"At first, we thought this might be a wild moose chase, but it was very real." Heroic team rescues young moose trapped in residential area: 'He had been stuck there all night' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Why would anyone do this?" Homeowner warned after neighbor covers lawn in 'toxic' yard material: 'I wouldn't want this … anywhere near my house' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You can do so much better than bamboo." Homeowner sparks upset online after sharing plan to unleash invasive plant on neighbor's property over petty dispute: 'This is almost nuclear revenge' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Understanding just how bad a storm will be is vital for emergency managers. Meteorologists warn about potential for 'rapid intensification' this hurricane season: 'Much more powerful, dangerous, and destructive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This event and events like it bring a very eclectic mix of community members together." Community holds wild cook-off event, centering invasive species on the menu — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"When they fail, they will pollute." Experts warn of billion-dollar septic problem threatening US South: 'These are ticking time bombs under the ground' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You'll be amazed." Homeowner demonstrates method to deter mosquitoes: 'I haven't gotten any bug bites' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There have been many instances where tourists have been careless in a park and then injured. Footage shows tourists scrambling on rapidly melting ice sheets: 'That's what I call a life lesson' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading