Shopper calls attention to preventable mistake made by countless stores: 'Such a waste'

This practice costs the store money it won't make back in sales. Shopper calls attention to preventable mistake made by countless stores: 'Such a waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tech startup unveils all-in-one clean energy usage and storage solution that doesn't require professional installation — here's how it works

"[To] deliver reliable and affordable clean energy for households worldwide." Tech startup unveils all-in-one clean energy usage and storage solution that doesn't require professional installation — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New study estimates disturbing percentage of young children exposed to lead in major US city: 'The extent ... is disheartening'

There is no known safe level of lead in the body. New study estimates disturbing percentage of young children exposed to lead in major US city: 'The extent ... is disheartening' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of impressive raised garden bed rebuild: 'I absolutely love this'

"They look great!" Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of impressive raised garden bed rebuild: 'I absolutely love this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 months ago

Shortage of blueberries hits grocers and consumers — here's what you need to know

These patterns go beyond one season or one year. Shortage of blueberries hits grocers and consumers — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 months ago

Scientists raise concerns about factor facilitating spread of cancer cells: 'Significantly amplified cell migration'

"These types of studies are critical early warning signs for us to act." Scientists raise concerns about factor facilitating spread of cancer cells: 'Significantly amplified cell migration' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists identify new factor contributing to human antibiotic resistance: 'What they found is truly alarming'

Increased bacteria resistance to life-saving drugs could result in millions of deaths. Scientists identify new factor contributing to human antibiotic resistance: 'What they found is truly alarming' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Scientists alarmed after examining skeletons of centuries-old sponges: 'It's a bit of a wake-up call'

"We may have brought things forward by about a decade." Scientists alarmed after examining skeletons of centuries-old sponges: 'It's a bit of a wake-up call' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares simple way to build raised garden beds on a budget: 'Best part is there are no tools required'

"It took us 40 minutes to put this bed together." Gardener shares simple way to build raised garden beds on a budget: 'Best part is there are no tools required' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Volunteers clean over 10,000 pounds of litter from tourist hotspot beach: 'Too many people are still using the beach as an ashtray'

"Why is it still a thing here?" Volunteers clean over 10,000 pounds of litter from tourist hotspot beach: 'Too many people are still using the beach as an ashtray' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Renewable energy giant flips the switch on major solar farm that could power thousands of homes: 'An important contribution'

Grid operators reported that renewable resources provided 61% of all electricity in 2023. The aim is to increase this to 85% by 2030. Renewable energy giant flips the switch on major solar farm that could power thousands of homes: 'An important contribution' first appeared on The … | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares brilliant way to repurpose empty beauty product bottles: 'I love your idea!'

"Hoarding trash finally paid off." Homeowner shares brilliant way to repurpose empty beauty product bottles: 'I love your idea!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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City residents raise concerns over mayor's decision to cut popular service: 'One of the most basic ways that we can show that we will care'

"To dismantle overnight what has taken grassroots groups decades to build ... is shameful." City residents raise concerns over mayor's decision to cut popular service: 'One of the most basic ways that we can show that we will care' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Olympic medalist develops tow-behind camper for e-bikes with staggering range: 'Takes away the anxiety of long-distance touring'

"Think of it as solar-enabled infinite camping mode." Olympic medalist develops tow-behind camper for e-bikes with staggering range: 'Takes away the anxiety of long-distance touring' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper shares new perspective after years of buying fast fashion for every event: 'That's one of my biggest regrets'

Fast fashion might seem like an easy and affordable way to keep up with the latest styles, but its true cost is much higher than the price tag suggests. Shopper shares new perspective after years of buying fast fashion for every event: 'That's one of my biggest regrets' first app … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Experts say you should hold on to your eclipse glasses — here's what to do with them

If your glasses are still in good shape, you have a couple of useful options. Experts say you should hold on to your eclipse glasses — here's what to do with them first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Prosecutors open first-of-its-kind investigation into company for allegedly deceiving farmers with livestock-killing fertilizer alternative: 'It's devastating and terrifying'

"If you knowingly do something that is causing contamination and harm to animal and human health, that has potential criminal liability written on it all day long." Prosecutors open first-of-its-kind investigation into company for allegedly deceiving farmers with livestock-killin … | Continue reading


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Woman shares how she got her grimy bathtub squeaky clean with almost no scrubbing: 'It is so much better'

"I have done this and it's amazing." Woman shares how she got her grimy bathtub squeaky clean with almost no scrubbing: 'It is so much better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper stunned after checking engraving on secondhand bracelet found at local thrift store: 'I'm in shock'

"Good catch!" Shopper stunned after checking engraving on secondhand bracelet found at local thrift store: 'I'm in shock' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Experts make breakthrough with AI that could help boost power of EV batteries: 'Our disruptive design approach offers a new route'

"This research demonstrates the design and discovery of a material that is both new and functional." Experts make breakthrough with AI that could help boost power of EV batteries: 'Our disruptive design approach offers a new route' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Texas to lead nation in clean energy generation with latest battery storage project: 'Key to reinforcing the power grid and ensuring energy availability'

"With over 16 years of experience operating renewables in Texas, our industry-leading team delivers the proven solutions needed for a resilient, affordable, and clean grid." Texas to lead nation in clean energy generation with latest battery storage project: 'Key to reinforcing t … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

This affordable EV is reliable and massively popular — but you can't buy one in the US

"They are simply good cars and people buy them." This affordable EV is reliable and massively popular — but you can't buy one in the US first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Tesla introduces game-changing feature to help EV drivers in cold weather — here's what's new

These new features will make the charging process faster than colder temperatures have previously allowed. Tesla introduces game-changing feature to help EV drivers in cold weather — here's what's new first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

New nationwide laws limit power of homeowners associations to dictate residents' yards — here's why it's important

"This is the future of environmentally friendly living." New nationwide laws limit power of homeowners associations to dictate residents' yards — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Group of architects create region's largest 3D-printed building in just 140 hours — take a look

Unique 3D-printed buildings like this one could become a more standard part of efforts to quickly and sustainably construct buildings. Group of architects create region's largest 3D-printed building in just 140 hours — take a look first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Gardener seeks advice about what went wrong with unfruitful garden: 'Gardening involves a lot of failure'

"Give yourself some grace and keep trying." Gardener seeks advice about what went wrong with unfruitful garden: 'Gardening involves a lot of failure' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Grocery shopper shares frustration with photo of problematic product found in produce section: 'Needlessly expensive'

"No way…" Grocery shopper shares frustration with photo of problematic product found in produce section: 'Needlessly expensive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Parent raises concerns about company's rental 'sleepover kits' posted online: 'This is just such an upsetting concept'

"Awful." Parent raises concerns about company's rental 'sleepover kits' posted online: 'This is just such an upsetting concept' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mars Inc. and other companies make not-so-sweet change to popular candy bars: 'Not a decision we have taken lightly'

"May as well get used to that being a thing.” Mars Inc. and other companies make not-so-sweet change to popular candy bars: 'Not a decision we have taken lightly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Paris joins global movement to raise parking fees on certain types of vehicles: 'Other cities will follow'

"What happens in Paris usually doesn't stay in Paris." Paris joins global movement to raise parking fees on certain types of vehicles: 'Other cities will follow' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Dumpster diver shares eye-opening scene outside major packaging company: 'Absolutely full'

"This is the waste that's behind all of the products that we buy on a daily basis that nobody really ever sees." Dumpster diver shares eye-opening scene outside major packaging company: 'Absolutely full' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

New report details AI approach to overcome problem with US clean energy infrastructure: 'Realize the full potential of clean energy'

"Automation of repetitive tasks can help free up professionals, enabling them to focus on more complex challenges." New report details AI approach to overcome problem with US clean energy infrastructure: 'Realize the full potential of clean energy' first appeared on The Cool Down … | Continue reading


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Scientist makes troubling discovery when examining air quality inside nursing homes: 'It was no better to be inside than to be outside'

"It's a gap that needs to be addressed." Scientist makes troubling discovery when examining air quality inside nursing homes: 'It was no better to be inside than to be outside' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares striking before-and-after photos after backyard transformation: 'I'm really happy with how it turned out'

"Big improvement!" Homeowner shares striking before-and-after photos after backyard transformation: 'I'm really happy with how it turned out' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Fed-up students demand change after dealing with daily health concerns in school cafeteria: 'We have to make these and many other changes'

"It's heartening to see young people taking a leadership role in tackling this critical issue." Fed-up students demand change after dealing with daily health concerns in school cafeteria: 'We have to make these and many other changes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Lawsuit filed against Whirlpool over appliance malfunction: 'Most consumers are forced to purchase an entirely new refrigerator'

The lawsuit comes amid growing demands for corporate accountability and sustainability. Lawsuit filed against Whirlpool over appliance malfunction: 'Most consumers are forced to purchase an entirely new refrigerator' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Scientists discover yeast capable of essentially eating plastic: 'This breakthrough is an exciting development'

"By harnessing the power of a tiny yeast, we might one day dismantle the mountains of plastic waste that threaten our planet." Scientists discover yeast capable of essentially eating plastic: 'This breakthrough is an exciting development' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Engineer stuns researchers after using ancient techniques to aid return of lake system: 'They laughed at me'

"This is now the purpose of my life." Engineer stuns researchers after using ancient techniques to aid return of lake system: 'They laughed at me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Hotel guest shares photo after finding concerning landscaping material outside: 'The most flammable'

"[I've] personally seen a garden bed catch fire." Hotel guest shares photo after finding concerning landscaping material outside: 'The most flammable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Billionaire brothers bankroll education programs to feed misinformation to students: 'The goal ... is to gain control of levers of power'

The spread of misinformation is especially concerning in classrooms. Billionaire brothers bankroll education programs to feed misinformation to students: 'The goal ... is to gain control of levers of power' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Grueling heat poised to break 10th straight monthly record in March: 'Jaw-dropping July-like heat'

"Heatwaves have increased in frequency, intensity, and duration notably across many parts of the world during the past decades." Grueling heat poised to break 10th straight monthly record in March: 'Jaw-dropping July-like heat' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Gardener demonstrates simple method to grow seemingly endless supply of herbs: 'After a few weeks they'll start to form'

Buying fresh herbs at the store every time you need them quickly adds up, especially given the current rate of grocery inflation. Gardener demonstrates simple method to grow seemingly endless supply of herbs: 'After a few weeks they'll start to form' first appeared on The Cool Do … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Footage of elephant snacking on litter left by tourists sparks concern online: 'I don't think animals should be eating any amount of plastic'

"When are we going to learn?" Footage of elephant snacking on litter left by tourists sparks concern online: 'I don't think animals should be eating any amount of plastic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Major food company deploys technology to slash product manufacturing time by 40% — and it could save nearly 250 tons of plastic from going to waste

"It's a leap towards a more sustainable future for all of us." Major food company deploys technology to slash product manufacturing time by 40% — and it could save nearly 250 tons of plastic from going to waste first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Recycling TikTok channel explains 'unacceptable' materials: 'Can they teach proper trash and recycling disposal in school?'

It’s important to know the do's and don'ts of recycling to make the process go more smoothly. Recycling TikTok channel explains 'unacceptable' materials: 'Can they teach proper trash and recycling disposal in school?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Researchers see remarkable potential of clean process to eliminate crop-devouring pest: 'It is relatively easy'

"The soil will function well biologically and relatively quickly." Researchers see remarkable potential of clean process to eliminate crop-devouring pest: 'It is relatively easy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Home cook shares brilliant method to make use of long-forgotten stale bread: 'Mind blown'

"I always freeze and forget them, too." Home cook shares brilliant method to make use of long-forgotten stale bread: 'Mind blown' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago

Mom demonstrates simple cooking tip that could save you money: 'I'm still in shock'

"How can this be?" Mom demonstrates simple cooking tip that could save you money: 'I'm still in shock' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 months ago