The partnership will feature $282.8 million in funding from the DOE for the development. Mining giant joins forces with US government to 'revolutionize' steel production: 'Already makes a difference' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's shocking and a disservice to the community that a recall has not been announced." Countless complaints filed against Samsung over appliance malfunction: 'This has been a systemic, ongoing problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Natural is the best way." Video explains why you should avoid popular window cleaning product at all costs: 'I'll never buy [it]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
They also found that certain areas were likely to be affected at the same time even though they were far apart, compounding food shortages. Researchers share how locust swarms could soon expand range: 'The potential escalation ... could exacerbate existing challenges' first appea … | Continue reading
"There's been a fair bit of weeding involved, but zero watering ... and zero mowing." Homeowner shares stunning progress video of lawn transformation three years later: 'I love it, and so do the bees' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is not a good idea." Park visitor snaps photo of tourist attempting to pose with wild animal: 'People really should keep a distance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Over the past 20 years, unsustainable practices have caused massive forest cover loss, habitat degradation, and declining wildlife across the region. Renowned scientist uses unorthodox method to save endangered gorilla species: 'Transcends traditional conservation efforts' first … | Continue reading
"It's possible to restore even very damaged reefs back to healthy, functional systems within relatively short periods of time." New study surfaces hope for coral reef recovery efforts: 'This is a really encouraging discovery' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Plastics from laboratories are more challenging to reuse because they've often been in contact with hazardous chemicals or biological agents. Scientists develop solution to tackle massive pollution problem of research labs: 'We go through bags and bags of them every week' first a … | Continue reading
There are cheap alternatives to all kinds of popular cleaning products. Woman shares shockingly simple method to keep water bottles gunk-free: 'That will literally scrape off the dirt inside' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Despite coming in late to the EV game, Subaru has big electrification plans for the future of its cars. Subaru makes deal with Panasonic for electric automotive batteries: 'Many more electric offerings for future customers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In simpler terms: Solar energy is on the way up and coal burning is on the way down. Government data reports unprecedented capacity growth of American solar energy: 'The inevitable winner' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Finds like this highlight one of the many benefits of thrift shopping. Thrilled shopper stumbles upon highly sought-after kitchen appliance at thrift store: 'I'm so envious' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Global media ad spending will surpass $1 trillion in 2024. Customer shares photo of dystopian sight found in restaurant bathroom : 'Slowly engulfing our lives' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We hope findings from our study will encourage more urban planners to adopt cool paint coatings on more built-up surfaces, on a large scale." Researchers see remarkable temperature results after applying 'cool paint coatings': 'A minimally intrusive solution ... that has an imme … | Continue reading
"Your garden is looking amazing." Gardener breaks down money-saving method for filling garden beds: 'That is so cheap' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This is the type of technological advancement that we can hope and expect to see more of as solar and wind continue to become more widespread. Scientists unveil self-cleaning solar panel technology poised to revolutionize energy sector: 'A major step' first appeared on The Cool D … | Continue reading
"Many people think about bird-friendly design as yet another limitation on buildings, yet another requirement." Modern buildings put birds in danger — but one architect's unusual designs could help first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We only know this because we have made these mistakes too." Gardener seeks advice after making regretful landscaping error: 'I made a mistake I'm now paying for' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If we can leverage the continuous supply of oxygen in the body, battery life won't be limited by the finite materials within conventional batteries." Researchers devise game-changing 'battery' that runs on body's own oxygen: 'The prospects for this battery are exciting' first ap … | Continue reading
"My trees are dying. All of them are dying or falling or dead!" Outraged resident shares photos of hazardous dump site near their home: 'It's indicative of a much bigger issue' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We must ensure that the benefits ... are accessible to all regardless of your zip code." Major US city mayor proposes plan to fundamentally change construction of new buildings: 'We can build an entire economy around it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"[It] should also be front and center." Lawmakers work to ban toxic hygiene products with almost no federal regulation: 'It's such an intimate use of a product' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"How hard is it to pick it up?" Bystander shares aftermath of gender reveal party in local park: '1,775 pieces of litter from 1 parent's choice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is like the equivalent to going to a grocery store parking lot and pulling all the carts out." Driver calls out trucks parked in electric vehicle charging spots: 'I'd immediately call a tow truck' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Pollutants penetrate deeper and trigger the immune system." Dermatologist speaks out on unusual spike in clinic visits following wildfires 300 miles away: 'A horrendous quality of life' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Absolutely gorgeous." Proud homeowner shares stunning images of their gardening project three years in the making: 'You are living the life' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
To prevent any trips to the hospital, ditch the bleach products. Cleaning expert shares why they stick to inexpensive alternative of popular bleach products: 'So not worth it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's a great case study as to how much space people take up, vs. how much space their cars take up." Photo of massive Arrowhead Stadium parking lot raises questions about city design: 'Extraordinarily bad land usage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I mean, it was scary." Man whose life was threatened by tick-borne illness has warning for neighbors: 'This is a risk that's present' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What's most important is the next steps that we take in the future." Recent DNA tests raise hope about existence of creature thought to have been extinct for decades: 'There's still a possibility' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It is horrible!" Homeowner issues warning against 'useless' landscaping material after removing their overgrown front yard: 'The entire front yard is covered' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These organizations conduct 'research' that is designed to sow doubt." American billionaire bankrolls programs promoting misinformation from the grave: 'Such profound influence over our politics' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They are using it on some level to decide between one home or another." Real estate giant Redfin adds game-changing new feature to its home listings: 'People do use this information' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It turned out better than I could have hoped for." Proud homeowner sparks inspiration with stunning photo of yard after two-year transformation: 'Amazing work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Not very smart." Video captures woman's close encounter with grizzly bear at Yellowstone: 'It's absolutely astounding people still do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"My job is to discover what is there." Renowned ocean biologist describes mind-blowing experience inside deep-sea submersible: 'It's an explosion of color' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The incredible innovation and far-reaching vision won them a major environmental prize. Startup develops innovative solution to stop plastic pollution at home: 'We feel passionately about keeping the oceans free of microplastics' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Many people are discovering and sharing the variety of simple and environmentally friendly cleaning ingredients that are out there. Homeowner uses everyday household item to transform bathroom's unsightly stained shower: 'I'm so proud of how it turned out' first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
The company has already made headway toward its goal, slashing pollution by 12% in the latest financial year. IKEA announces plan to curb its pollution by 50% at end of decade: 'It's still going to be challenging and a lot of hard work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The well didn't contain gas, but it did burrow deep enough to reach the hotter layers of stone under the ground. Former Shell employees resurrect dead well in 'monumental' move for geothermal energy: 'Big step change for humanity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"And it looks clean, so even better." Lucky shopper stunned after finding popular kitchen appliance for mere dollars at local thrift store: 'Can't pass that up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's an ongoing campaign." Home builders tenaciously lobby against energy-efficient updates to building codes — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The crane is not only unique in its performance and capabilities. It is also the first of its kind to operate fully electrified." First massive electric harbor crane sparks worldwide attention with its incredible ability: 'It is a versatile and powerful machine that can handle a … | Continue reading
"The challenge was to create a home using earth as the primary building material." Architect turns to centuries-old technique to revolutionize how we build houses: 'This will be a very attractive method' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You learn something new every day." Gardener shares 'creative' tip to save on common seed-starting materials: 'This is going to really help your plants' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This technology could make it easier for homeowners to keep their panels spotless. Technology provider announces robotics system to keep solar panels at peak performance — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I see a lot of thick roots running along the surface of the dirt just under or intertwined with the fabric." Gardener shares worrying photos of landscaping fabric harming tree: 'I don't doubt that [it] played a role' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading