Startup raises $1.9 million to revolutionize concrete production: 'If everything goes as I dream ...'

"Our goal at Carbonaide is to create a more sustainable future with cutting-edge tech." Startup raises $1.9 million to revolutionize concrete production: 'If everything goes as I dream ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Garden pro shares 'secret ingredient' for huge root veggies all season long: 'You'll be pulling monster carrots'

"Needed this!" Garden pro shares 'secret ingredient' for huge root veggies all season long: 'You'll be pulling monster carrots' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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NYC is testing window-mounted devices that could cut heating costs by over 50%: 'This is the way to do that'

"We know where we need to go." NYC is testing window-mounted devices that could cut heating costs by over 50%: 'This is the way to do that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers evaluate pressing need for 'negative leap second' in our clocks: 'Things are happening that have not happened before'

"We can’t say for certain what will happen and when." Researchers evaluate pressing need for 'negative leap second' in our clocks: 'Things are happening that have not happened before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Billionaire mining magnate makes 'one of the biggest' commitments to clean energy projects in nation's history: 'The time for talk is over'

"If the crabby, backwards old mining industry can do it, so can everyone else." Billionaire mining magnate makes 'one of the biggest' commitments to clean energy projects in nation's history: 'The time for talk is over' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Watch as Tesla Cybertruck owner drives through deep water to test vehicle: 'That's actually impressive'

The video was shot in a rural area that had experienced some flooding. Watch as Tesla Cybertruck owner drives through deep water to test vehicle: 'That's actually impressive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Worried shopper shares image of major landscaping faux pas near grocery store parking lot: 'Seeing it makes me angry'

"Just felt sorry for these trees.” Worried shopper shares image of major landscaping faux pas near grocery store parking lot: 'Seeing it makes me angry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biden administration to transform Pentagon with new clean energy plan: 'An uninterrupted power source'

"As a nation and a department, we must do our part to mitigate climate change itself." Biden administration to transform Pentagon with new clean energy plan: 'An uninterrupted power source' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Consumer sparks debate with photos of food packaging with allegedly false advertising: 'They should be liable'

If a product looks eco-friendly but is actually harmful to the planet, well-meaning consumers can be fooled. Consumer sparks debate with photos of food packaging with allegedly false advertising: 'They should be liable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biden administration weighs decision that could shutter US coal plants two years early: 'These ... standards will protect public health'

"We're cutting down on those pollutants that can make us sick." Biden administration weighs decision that could shutter US coal plants two years early: 'These ... standards will protect public health' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State officials sound the alarm over invasive species hitching rides on highways — here's why it's a concern

"If the Japanese beetle were to establish in Washington, it would pose a serious threat to gardens, parks, and farms." State officials sound the alarm over invasive species hitching rides on highways — here's why it's a concern first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner pays thousands in damages after neighbor's invasive plants hit power lines: 'Utility won't help'

"It’s not even his yard!" Homeowner pays thousands in damages after neighbor's invasive plants hit power lines: 'Utility won't help' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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A concerning factor is hampering the fight against a deadly disease outbreak in South Sudan: 'We know for certain that 21 people have died'

"It is very likely that many more people have passed away at home, without being able to even try and access treatment." A concerning factor is hampering the fight against a deadly disease outbreak in South Sudan: 'We know for certain that 21 people have died' first appeared on T … | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares jaw-dropping before-and-after photos of garden previous owner left behind: 'I could not understand the overall structure of it'

"What a fabulous transformation." Homeowner shares jaw-dropping before-and-after photos of garden previous owner left behind: 'I could not understand the overall structure of it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Garden expert demonstrates hack for infinite free strawberries: 'I love this'

"You're such an inspiring man." Garden expert demonstrates hack for infinite free strawberries: 'I love this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: 'We're feeling very good'

"The employees are coming back, lake levels are up, and businesses is looking good.” Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: 'We're feeling very good' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Department of Transportation awards $3.3 billion to monumental transportation project: 'Helps give everyone an equal chance'

"While the purpose of transportation is to connect, in too many communities past infrastructure decisions have served instead to divide." Department of Transportation awards $3.3 billion to monumental transportation project: 'Helps give everyone an equal chance' first appeared on … | Continue reading


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Researchers make new breakthrough with 50-year-old battery technology: 'I didn't know they were still around'

"They were the ones that really developed that technology." Researchers make new breakthrough with 50-year-old battery technology: 'I didn't know they were still around' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mexico City residents struggle for access to water: 'They must understand that water is vital for everyone'

The shortages are being blamed on rising global temperatures, which has led to less precipitation, as well as poorly planned urban growth and outdated infrastructure. Mexico City residents struggle for access to water: 'They must understand that water is vital for everyone' first … | Continue reading


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Homeowner impresses with before-and-after photos of yard transformation: 'Didn't think it was that much of a difference'

"Really happy with how it turned out." Homeowner impresses with before-and-after photos of yard transformation: 'Didn't think it was that much of a difference' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Barrier to collect floating waste in river without impeding fish to be installed: 'This could save us hundreds of hours'

"We were going out on kayaks and it was inefficient." Barrier to collect floating waste in river without impeding fish to be installed: 'This could save us hundreds of hours' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Teen repurposes Legos destined for the trash into unique custom sets: 'It's been getting bigger'

"Legos are expensive. A lot of people don’t get access to them." Teen repurposes Legos destined for the trash into unique custom sets: 'It's been getting bigger' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Getting a heat pump? Here's how to reduce the complexity of the rebate process

"Quilt was founded because 20% of U.S. global warming emissions come from homes." Getting a heat pump? Here's how to reduce the complexity of the rebate process first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers make surprising case for adding pythons to your diet: 'There needs to be a conversation about them'

"We’re not necessarily saying everyone should stop eating beef and turn to pythons." Researchers make surprising case for adding pythons to your diet: 'There needs to be a conversation about them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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3D printing company creates earthquake-resistant home built in 26 hours — here's how it could revolutionize construction

"The project was created as a research tool." 3D printing company creates earthquake-resistant home built in 26 hours — here's how it could revolutionize construction first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Promising breakthrough uses 'stuff of outer space' to protect crops from mold: 'An exciting step forward for food safety'

"Ultimately, that means farmers could use more of their grain, so there’s less waste." Promising breakthrough uses 'stuff of outer space' to protect crops from mold: 'An exciting step forward for food safety' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New BP CEO unveils 'demand strategy' for the energy giant that will cause a concerning uptick in oil production: 'It is not slowing down'

"We have some big decisions ahead of ourselves." New BP CEO unveils 'demand strategy' for the energy giant that will cause a concerning uptick in oil production: 'It is not slowing down' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State power firm consumed 1 million metric tons of biomass last year in effort to reduce coal usage: 'This technology offers plenty of benefits'

"Our responsibility is not limited to providing clean energy." State power firm consumed 1 million metric tons of biomass last year in effort to reduce coal usage: 'This technology offers plenty of benefits' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mom demonstrates clever hacks to put empty parmesan shakers to use: 'This is so brilliant'

"This is awesome." Mom demonstrates clever hacks to put empty parmesan shakers to use: 'This is so brilliant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Lawmakers are passing heavy-handed laws against lab-grown meat: 'People should have the right, if they choose to, to buy that'

One major concern from producers and lawmakers opposing these laws is that they will limit consumers’ ability to make their own choices regarding the products they consume. Lawmakers are passing heavy-handed laws against lab-grown meat: 'People should have the right, if they choo … | Continue reading


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Motorist takes photo of yellow school bus with advertisement plastered on the side: 'This can't be real'

"And this is why I'm done with society." Motorist takes photo of yellow school bus with advertisement plastered on the side: 'This can't be real' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Controversial geoengineering research effort receives billionaires' support: 'They don't see the government being able to step up'

"We need to put this in a scientific perspective." Controversial geoengineering research effort receives billionaires' support: 'They don't see the government being able to step up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Expert gardener shares little-known hack to 'force' plant growth: 'It's also sweeter'

"Love this!" Expert gardener shares little-known hack to 'force' plant growth: 'It's also sweeter' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Developer closes deal for massive new solar farm that will power Microsoft: 'This will stabilize the energy grid'

"Texas has the sun. Texas has the energy demand. Texas has the land." Developer closes deal for massive new solar farm that will power Microsoft: 'This will stabilize the energy grid' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener sparks concern with image of protective barrier around eggplant: '100% going to rot and grow mold'

"Will this cause harm to the fruit?" Gardener sparks concern with image of protective barrier around eggplant: '100% going to rot and grow mold' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper shares frustration with photo of coconut packaging at grocery store: 'That is entirely wasteful'

"If only there were some natural alternative that would protect [it]." Shopper shares frustration with photo of coconut packaging at grocery store: 'That is entirely wasteful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Common house and garden plants may be putting your pets at risk — here's what you need to know

When choosing plants for your home and garden, picking the right ones could save you and your pet an unwanted emergency trip to the vet. Common house and garden plants may be putting your pets at risk — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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EU to ban misleading environmental claims in advertising: 'This is a great success'

The decision reflects a growing awareness of the issue. EU to ban misleading environmental claims in advertising: 'This is a great success' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Chemical engineer challenges Kraft Heinz over allegedly deceptive product labels: 'I'm holding them to truth and accountability'

"As a shareholder, I’m worried the company’s brand value, which directly affects sales and the stock price, could be hit hard by lawsuits on false advertising.” Chemical engineer challenges Kraft Heinz over allegedly deceptive product labels: 'I'm holding them to truth and accoun … | Continue reading


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Report details concerning struggles of region's luxury hotels this winter: 'A lot can change'

"There’s still nothing like snow to offset — or complement — those conditions." Report details concerning struggles of region's luxury hotels this winter: 'A lot can change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Video shows heated interaction as trucker confronts another driver who threw garbage out his window

"Preventing litter from ending up on the ground is by far more effective." Video shows heated interaction as trucker confronts another driver who threw garbage out his window first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla driver calls out 3 parked trucks with photo taken at public charging station: 'They had to park [there]'

"They are just practicing for when they finally get their electric trucks." Tesla driver calls out 3 parked trucks with photo taken at public charging station: 'They had to park [there]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make unsettling discovery deep within human bodies: 'Raises the concern of serious respiratory health hazards'

We may not have all the information, but so far the picture isn't pretty. Scientists make unsettling discovery deep within human bodies: 'Raises the concern of serious respiratory health hazards' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares stunning before-and-after photos after ripping out grass for raised garden: 'I'm kinda jealous'

"This looks great!" Gardener shares stunning before-and-after photos after ripping out grass for raised garden: 'I'm kinda jealous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Cat owner issues warning after accidentally creating toxic fumes while cleaning litter box: 'My sinuses are still burning'

"I'm glad you caught it." Cat owner issues warning after accidentally creating toxic fumes while cleaning litter box: 'My sinuses are still burning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists share trial results for new tick-repelling drug for humans: 'An amazing opportunity'

"What we envision is something that would protect you before the tick would even bite you." Scientists share trial results for new tick-repelling drug for humans: 'An amazing opportunity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Doctors record first-ever case of deadly tick-borne virus in the UK: 'It's a really common problem that was absent 20 or 30 years ago'

While the most extreme cases are fatal, survivors have “lingering neurological problems, such as sleeplessness and aggressiveness." Doctors record first-ever case of deadly tick-borne virus in the UK: 'It's a really common problem that was absent 20 or 30 years ago' first appeare … | Continue reading


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Experts are urging people to hunt these species and eat them: 'It's important to know exactly what you're harvesting'

There has been success with other programs to bring these species to our menus. Experts are urging people to hunt these species and eat them: 'It's important to know exactly what you're harvesting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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