HOA committee member sparks debate over $1 million insurance requirement for EV charger: 'It's a weird situation'

The problem illuminates one issue preventing wider EV adoption: the lack of charging infrastructure. HOA committee member sparks debate over $1 million insurance requirement for EV charger: 'It's a weird situation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State considers controversial permanent ban on highly popular trees, but not all residents are on board: 'Stay out of my yard'

"Don't make the rest of us have to abide by something that a few want." State considers controversial permanent ban on highly popular trees, but not all residents are on board: 'Stay out of my yard' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists create new warning system after 'unimaginable' coral mortality event: 'We are entering a new world'

"It's the worst-case scenario." Scientists create new warning system after 'unimaginable' coral mortality event: 'We are entering a new world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener sparks curiosity after sharing photos of unique backyard setup: 'That's actually a cool concept'

As this crafty gardener demonstrates, creating a blooming oasis doesn't require buying anything new. Gardener sparks curiosity after sharing photos of unique backyard setup: 'That's actually a cool concept' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Parkgoer shares photos of concerning aftermath of wedding party: 'People who do this on purpose should be fined'

These celebrations can have some detrimental impacts. Parkgoer shares photos of concerning aftermath of wedding party: 'People who do this on purpose should be fined' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Jaw-dropping clip shows YouTuber test two Cybertruck models in 'quietest' drag race: 'One of the finest vehicles in existence'

"That's the difference between a really, really quick truck and the quickest production truck ever made." Jaw-dropping clip shows YouTuber test two Cybertruck models in 'quietest' drag race: 'One of the finest vehicles in existence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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MIT researchers reveal incredible method to remove array of harmful pollutants from water: 'Most technologies focus only on specific molecules'

The health of everyone depends on our society's ability to treat water for micropollutants. MIT researchers reveal incredible method to remove array of harmful pollutants from water: 'Most technologies focus only on specific molecules' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers extract gold using food waste byproduct in groundbreaking method: 'You can't get much more sustainable than that'

"I think the possibility to scale up and make it commercially profitable [is] very high." Researchers extract gold using food waste byproduct in groundbreaking method: 'You can't get much more sustainable than that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Architect completes unique camouflage home with remarkable features that has experts intrigued — here's why

The Earth House is a testament to the power of using locally sourced, low-impact materials. Architect completes unique camouflage home with remarkable features that has experts intrigued — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Google Maps quietly made a major change for millions of users — and drivers are torn

This new feature could help promote electrification between drivers and gas stations nationwide. Google Maps quietly made a major change for millions of users — and drivers are torn first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Officials announce enticing plan to incentivize solar panels for local residents: 'We will buy as much solar power as [they] can sell to us'

Adding more clean energy to the grid is a good thing for citizens and the planet. Officials announce enticing plan to incentivize solar panels for local residents: 'We will buy as much solar power as [they] can sell to us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper shows off iconic kitchenware found of shelf at local thrift store: 'That is so beautiful'

"Everyone's favorite find finally happened to me." Shopper shows off iconic kitchenware found of shelf at local thrift store: 'That is so beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Advocacy group sounds alarm after analyzing billions in government spending: 'It's failing that litmus test'

The analysis found that the government provided nearly $20 billion in support. Advocacy group sounds alarm after analyzing billions in government spending: 'It's failing that litmus test' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Grocery store shopper makes appalling discovery after looking behind their local supermarket: 'It bothers me to my core'

"This is what greed looks like." Grocery store shopper makes appalling discovery after looking behind their local supermarket: 'It bothers me to my core' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Dumpster diver shares infuriating photo of recent haul found outside grocery store: 'That's horrible'

"Why don't they donate it?" Dumpster diver shares infuriating photo of recent haul found outside grocery store: 'That's horrible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Two of world's biggest mining companies join forces to make unprecedented change in steel production: 'We must find better ways'

Steel is among the most widely used construction materials in the world and has many advantages. Its downside is the massive amount of planet-overheating gas that is emitted during its production. Two of world's biggest mining companies join forces to make unprecedented change in … | Continue reading


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Gardener explains little-known trick for ensuring excellent seed growth: 'Never thought of that'

"Amazing tip!" Gardener explains little-known trick for ensuring excellent seed growth: 'Never thought of that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists achieve major breakthrough with lightweight, printable solar technology: 'A viable method'

"We developed a system for rapidly producing and testing over 10,000 solar cells a day — something that would have been impossible to do manually." Scientists achieve major breakthrough with lightweight, printable solar technology: 'A viable method' first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading


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Regretful homeowner shares photo after receiving massive amount of woodchips: 'These pictures don't do this mound justice'

"I've made a huge mistake." Regretful homeowner shares photo after receiving massive amount of woodchips: 'These pictures don't do this mound justice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Contractor bemoans frequent frustration encountered at work: 'This should be illegal'

"Someone should be imprisoned." Contractor bemoans frequent frustration encountered at work: 'This should be illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State lawmakers and governors scramble to take advantage of nearly $5 billion fund: 'This is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

"It's really important they get the details right." State lawmakers and governors scramble to take advantage of nearly $5 billion fund: 'This is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Aldi to offer game-changing new chocolate bars that could revolutionize cocoa supply chains: 'We aim to achieve positive impact'

For everyday chocolate lovers, this means you can now savor a delectable treat while directly supporting a more ethical cocoa industry. Aldi to offer game-changing new chocolate bars that could revolutionize cocoa supply chains: 'We aim to achieve positive impact' first appeared … | Continue reading


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Researchers raise concerns over 'environmental catastrophe' as sewage and waste pour into Pacific Ocean from Mexico: 'There needs to be more research done'

Communities near the U.S.-Mexico border already have a higher rate of exposure to pollution. Researchers raise concerns over 'environmental catastrophe' as sewage and waste pour into Pacific Ocean from Mexico: 'There needs to be more research done' first appeared on The Cool Down … | Continue reading


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Tesla's 360 dashcam view catches parking garage vandals red-handed: 'Why do people think they can do whatever they want?'

"The owner gets an alert when the alarm is triggered." Tesla's 360 dashcam view catches parking garage vandals red-handed: 'Why do people think they can do whatever they want?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper captures photo of massive vehicle's head-scratching parking attempt: 'Not even trying to be subtle'

"They're going fully perpendicular now." Shopper captures photo of massive vehicle's head-scratching parking attempt: 'Not even trying to be subtle' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Boeing-backed startup set to open world's largest facility that turns seawater into alternative fuel: 'Resilient to some pretty dirty inputs'

By diversifying clean energy sources, reducing carbon pollution, and fostering technological innovation, the startup appears to be demonstrating a tangible pathway toward a sustainable future. Boeing-backed startup set to open world's largest facility that turns seawater into alt … | Continue reading


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Health officials warn regions across Americas about potentially dire outbreak this year: 'This will be the worst ... season that we will have'

It is overwhelmingly spread by mosquitoes, which are able to multiply more quickly in warmer climates. Health officials warn regions across Americas about potentially dire outbreak this year: 'This will be the worst ... season that we will have' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Seasoned gardener shares stunning progress photos during years-long backyard pond project: 'That is fantastic'

"It sure is a lot of work, but the rewards you get back from all the visitors coming to your garden is priceless." Seasoned gardener shares stunning progress photos during years-long backyard pond project: 'That is fantastic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists develop innovative technique to transform plastic waste into powerful clean fuel: '[It] could be produced for free'

"Possibly solving major environmental problems." Scientists develop innovative technique to transform plastic waste into powerful clean fuel: '[It] could be produced for free' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Texas health officials issue warning after individual contracts virus following direct exposure to cattle: 'I wouldn't have predicted that'

The agency called the risk to the public "low" in its latest assessment of the situation. Texas health officials issue warning after individual contracts virus following direct exposure to cattle: 'I wouldn't have predicted that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Chef serves gourmet meals with unexpected invasive ingredients: 'It's incredibly versatile'

"It suddenly occurred to me that we could flip the script and find a way to consume animals and plants where it is actually beneficial for the environment." Chef serves gourmet meals with unexpected invasive ingredients: 'It's incredibly versatile' first appeared on The Cool Down … | Continue reading


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Small-town lawsuit could make big corporations pay after decades of deceiving the public: 'They lied to all of us'

"The taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for these companies and their greed." Small-town lawsuit could make big corporations pay after decades of deceiving the public: 'They lied to all of us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Meteorologists issue warning ahead of 2024 hurricane season: 'Out-of-bounds anomaly'

While predictions don't always come to pass, the forecasters think there could be a significant impact. Meteorologists issue warning ahead of 2024 hurricane season: 'Out-of-bounds anomaly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Report warns of weather trend that could spell disaster for US power grid: 'We don't know what's going to happen next'

There are several factors in play. Report warns of weather trend that could spell disaster for US power grid: 'We don't know what's going to happen next' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Plant expert demonstrates perfect solution for controlling garden infestations without harmful pesticides: 'You will have way less problems with bugs on your hands'

"[They] are like ice cream sundaes for bugs." Plant expert demonstrates perfect solution for controlling garden infestations without harmful pesticides: 'You will have way less problems with bugs on your hands' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Bystander captures video of tourist ignoring warning signs in national park: '[People] have died from doing things like this'

"It's not worth it." Bystander captures video of tourist ignoring warning signs in national park: '[People] have died from doing things like this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener demonstrates money-saving hack for repurposing used egg cartons: 'Gotta use what you got'

"Can't wait to see what happens!" Gardener demonstrates money-saving hack for repurposing used egg cartons: 'Gotta use what you got' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Kraft Mac & Cheese goes dairy-free for first time in 85 years: 'We were able to create a delicious product in record time'

With its own new special formula, Kraft hopes to have solved the taste and texture problems of other vegan mac and cheese products. Kraft Mac & Cheese goes dairy-free for first time in 85 years: 'We were able to create a delicious product in record time' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading


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Gardener shares simple hack to save you from buying tea ever again: 'I can't believe I never thought of this'

"This is my dream." Gardener shares simple hack to save you from buying tea ever again: 'I can't believe I never thought of this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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16 states sue Biden administration over controversial industry pause: 'It is part of a larger plan by this administration'

The White House is studying the climate, economic, and security implications of these industry exports. 16 states sue Biden administration over controversial industry pause: 'It is part of a larger plan by this administration' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Giant battery to be installed underground as deep as Empire State Building is tall: 'It's a massive amount of storage'

"This is a great way to deal with all that excess supply." Giant battery to be installed underground as deep as Empire State Building is tall: 'It's a massive amount of storage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Home gardener shows off impressive method to repurpose old cat litter containers: 'You would never know it was a kitty litter bucket'

"Super adorable idea." Home gardener shows off impressive method to repurpose old cat litter containers: 'You would never know it was a kitty litter bucket' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Volunteer group tackles removal of popular but invasive tree: 'Now things that belong to this land can grow'

"Well done indeed!" Volunteer group tackles removal of popular but invasive tree: 'Now things that belong to this land can grow' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Vegan company touts benefits of its 'free-range trees': 'A ticket to a better future'

"We can do better, and we are doing so when we make mindful choices each time we shop." Vegan company touts benefits of its 'free-range trees': 'A ticket to a better future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Repairman demonstrates why you should avoid common laundry product: 'I stopped using [it] years ago'

While cleaning the machine out, he talks about the other harmful consequences of these products. Repairman demonstrates why you should avoid common laundry product: 'I stopped using [it] years ago' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper leaves thrift store in shock after finding iconic sculpture art on shelf: 'I screamed'

"This is so cool, what a great find!" Shopper leaves thrift store in shock after finding iconic sculpture art on shelf: 'I screamed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New battery project can differentiate between clean and dirty batteries — here's why it's critical for US electrical grid

"We demonstrated you can trace the power through a battery on a sub-hourly basis." New battery project can differentiate between clean and dirty batteries — here's why it's critical for US electrical grid first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares success story with often-forgotten type of solar panels: 'We had no trouble with it'

"It was still working when we sold the house 10 years later." Homeowner shares success story with often-forgotten type of solar panels: 'We had no trouble with it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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