"You don't want the HOA sending you notices." Homeowner shares progress reclaiming yard from HOA's lawn requirements: 'Adding new soil today to be able to start planting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bilberry bumblebees are included in Natural England's Species Recovery Programme because of their "serious decline." National restoration project yields return of rare bumblebee after halting century-long loss of critical habitat: 'Many old meadows have been plowed up and re-seed … | Continue reading
"There's only so much engineering can do to fight extreme temperatures." Researchers uncover surprisingly simple way to keep cities cool during extreme heat: 'The best way to keep temperatures down' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Department of Energy estimates that the most popular type of heat pump can slash the electricity you need to heat your home by 65% compared to furnaces. The government wants to pay you to replace your furnace — here's how to get your hands on up to $10K in rebates and tax cre … | Continue reading
"It's easier to just fall in love with it." Homeowner shares concerning photos after cutting down invasive plant: 'Worried I made a mistake' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Getting access to it saves users money." Here's how to slash your electric bills with solar — and you don't have to own a home first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The employees are not to blame." Five Below shopper frustrated after discovering employee destroying unsold products: 'Corporations can be doing so much better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They specifically target congested areas." Local resident sparks concern after sharing photo of 'obnoxious' truck modification: 'It should be banned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We don't require a phone number, so you don't get bombarded with sales calls." This company's innovative tech makes it easy for families to save on their energy bills: '[We] empower people to make to make the best choices' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The worrying results from this study suggest that there could be around 20 GRP particles in every mussel we consume. New study uncovers troubling source of contamination that could be entering the food chain: 'A stark reminder of the hidden dangers in our environment' first appea … | Continue reading
"A costly reminder of a scary encounter." Tesla owner shares heart-pumping video of truck driver's dangerous behavior: 'Hoping to get this man off the streets' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's like a high-tech playground where the coolest gadgets in renewable energy come to hang out and work together." Company launches nation's 1st energy tech superhub: 'Will speed up the ... transformation into a clean energy superpower' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The study adds to a growing body of literature demonstrating the health risks associated with air pollution. New study shows link between air pollution and loss of independence later in life: 'High emotional and financial costs' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You should be proud." Gardener sparks amazement with 'inspiring' prairie transformation of turf lawn: 'That is truly awesome' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The US could and would never." Traveler shares 'impressive' experience riding Chinese high-speed train: 'Need this so badly in the US' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This project is a conservationist's dream come true." Conservation group celebrates new nature preserve made possible by historic 7,500-acre donation: 'We do need large intact areas that are preserved for the future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Can anyone confirm the id of these plants?" Gardener sparks concern after purchasing potentially mislabeled plant with destructive features: 'A noxious weed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It really was a shocking sight." Officials issue PSA after making 'distressing' discovery in national nature reserve: 'It needs to stop' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We ask for the public’s help as well." Community searches for answers after group destroys hundreds of protected trees for illegal bike track: 'I'm shocked and sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It all began in Oregon in 1992, when a couple of Nike employees wanted to find a way to recycle old shoe materials. Here's all the unexpected places your old Nikes might appear first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The goal of the experiment was to drive innovation and develop better products for consumers. One of America's biggest brands is conducting a 'Real World'-style experiment with American families to use less water: 'It's actually better living' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This assessment echoes what we've seen happen to many other animal species across the globe. Scientists issue warning after observing troubling behavior shift in coastal bird species: 'Adverse effect[s] ... on its productivity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If you talk to climate scientists, there's certainly an anxiety as summer approaches." Scientist releases 'distressing' map showing cities at risk of summer heat: 'Putting a strain on everything we depend upon' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The simpler the better." Resident shares photo of striking town center garden design: 'I wish all towns planted this thoughtfully' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Respect the canyon, people." Bystander catches national park tourist defying rules with life-endangering stunt: 'How often are people rescued?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is very profit-driven, and it's targeted in communities of color." Activist wins prestigious award following campaign for groundbreaking policy that will change the future of the shipping industry: 'They blame it on consumerism ... but that's not the full story' first appea … | Continue reading
"All it took was $8 million ... to recover the lake after more than a century of isolation from its original source." Multimillion-dollar project transforms once lifeless lake pit into thriving river: 'We will hopefully ... allow access to any fish that are looking for areas to f … | Continue reading
It dissolves blended fabrics, such as cotton, polyester, nylon, and spandex, down into their basic molecular form using chemical solvents and microwaves. Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could revolutionize the future of fashion: 'This would be the final stage' first a … | Continue reading
"You always have to go up a level for Frank Lloyd Wright." Owner of Frank Lloyd Wright house discovers major flaw — and now she's trying to fix it first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Volkswagen will invest $1 billion in Rivian and increase it to as much as $5 billion over time. Volkswagen stuns industry with announcement of $5 billion investment in Rivian: 'This is important for us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"When we began developing Papago Storage in 2016, the Arizona storage market was in its infancy." Arizona's largest battery storage project receives over $500 million in financing: 'One of the fastest-growing markets' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What an amazing find!" Woman 'ecstatic' after discovering engraving on thrifted necklace clasp: 'Score of a lifetime' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The aim is to seek solutions to the conservation challenges we face." Local government implements protective bear task force in wake of increased human encounters: 'We want … to improve the bears' coexistence with humans' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The clean future of flight is coming." American Airlines is making a game-changing update to its planes for regional flights — here's why it matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I will not be going in to that store." Concerned shopper calls out retail chain for 'evil' marketing on product displays: 'They ... brainwash us to buy it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The potential impact of this program is almost unfathomable. Tech company unveils 'world's first' hydrogen-powered crane that could transform the shipping industry: 'Marks a significant advancement in port technology' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Aesthetically pleasing and so clever.” Gardener shares genius 'vertical gardening' hack to make the most of any small space: 'This is a great idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It has been a joy and a privilege to watch the animals adapt to their new home." Conservationists thrilled after species reintroduction yields first lion cub birth in over 150 years: 'A true conservation success story' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"$6 billion in grants have gone to new projects aiming to slash industrial emissions." Century-old distillery deploys innovative tech to turn wasted energy into whisky: 'A lot of these projects are just economically viable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Natives are more forgiving of the occasional slip-up. Home gardener seeks advice after attempting to grow flowers in rock bed: 'So concerned about it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The employee said that it made them feel like they were making a science project. Ulta employee sparks outrage after sharing 'saddest part' of closing shift: 'It feels like a crime being committed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Plus, they look sleek in almost any kitchen and are safer if you have children. The government wants to give you this amazing kitchen appliance for free — here's how to get one first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You get benefit all the time." This revolutionary home tech is saving families from blackouts — here's why the US government will pay you thousands to install it first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The funding for the project comes from the federal Home Energy Rebates Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Florida announces million-dollar rebate program for money-saving home upgrades — here's how you can get in on the cash first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's a really expensive issue to deal with." New state legislation offers protection for wildlife on Maine's lakes and ponds: 'Prevention is really the key' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The changes in the Juneau Icefield serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address our planet's overheating. Scientists make 'incredibly worrying' discovery after observing pattern in one of Earth's largest ice fields: 'We risk irreversible, complete removal of them' firs … | Continue reading
"Such an important and well-made point." Ph.D. student debunks dangerous misconception about renewable energy: 'You can make anything sound scary if you want to' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Was just shaking my head at my neighbors this morning for this." Homeowner witnesses concerning action on neighbor's property during rain: 'Waste of both money and water!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading