Homeowner concerned about following traditional landscaping advice seeks alternatives: ‘I just really hate the idea’

"Will I regret it?" Homeowner concerned about following traditional landscaping advice seeks alternatives: ‘I just really hate the idea’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Electricians share frustrations over company’s product packaging: ‘That’s one thing that kills me about the construction industry’

"Every part we receive is wrapped in ten layers." Electricians share frustrations over company’s product packaging: ‘That’s one thing that kills me about the construction industry’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla owner shares frustrating photo taken at Supercharger station: ‘Is it not clear?’

This is the sort of thing that can discourage people from buying an EV. Tesla owner shares frustrating photo taken at Supercharger station: ‘Is it not clear?’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New investigation sheds light on foreign mining issue, despite U.S. sanctions: ‘There’s been an increase in concessions’

The sanctions aren't being fully enforced, and numerous mines are operating as usual or even expanding. New investigation sheds light on foreign mining issue, despite U.S. sanctions: ‘There’s been an increase in concessions’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State introduces milestone law requiring utility companies to provide clean energy: ‘A 100% clean energy future is in sight’

"Fifty years ago, the extent of coal and oil's threats were just being realized. Twenty years ago, coal plants were still being proposed in-state." State introduces milestone law requiring utility companies to provide clean energy: ‘A 100% clean energy future is in sight’ first a … | Continue reading


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College graduate shares experience transitioning from walkable campus to unwalkable city: ‘It literally feels illegal to walk’

"Very stressful, anxiety inducing, and kind of humiliating." College graduate shares experience transitioning from walkable campus to unwalkable city: ‘It literally feels illegal to walk’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Executive details company’s plan to revolutionize major city’s power storage capability: ‘[A] piggy bank of value’

“For us, we see incentives. And incentives work.” Executive details company’s plan to revolutionize major city’s power storage capability: ‘[A] piggy bank of value’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Apple shares major update about the future of its electric vehicle project — here’s the latest

"It's vital that Apple stays one step ahead in developing the tech people crave." Apple shares major update about the future of its electric vehicle project — here’s the latest first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists warn of looming threat to our food supply: ‘It’s a huge burden on human health’

"We need a range of solutions that tackle all areas of the problem." Scientists warn of looming threat to our food supply: ‘It’s a huge burden on human health’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after three-year-long yard transformation: ‘So much better than grass’

"Good for you!" Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after three-year-long yard transformation: ‘So much better than grass’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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City rolls out high-tech plan to improve safety of pedestrians and drivers alike: ‘One traffic fatality is too many’

"This technology has the potential to save time, money, and lives." City rolls out high-tech plan to improve safety of pedestrians and drivers alike: ‘One traffic fatality is too many’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New tool aims to make booking train travel as easy as booking a flight: ‘There is a clear user demand’

"One of the only platforms providing consumers with a holistic overview of rail travel options and their price." New tool aims to make booking train travel as easy as booking a flight: ‘There is a clear user demand’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New gardener shares worrisome photos of newly constructed raised garden bed: ‘Debating on if I should start over’

"It all works fine once you amend the soil." New gardener shares worrisome photos of newly constructed raised garden bed: ‘Debating on if I should start over’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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City’s EV chargers fall victim to ‘frustrating’ serial vandalization: ‘There is a lack of supply … and now vandals are compounding things’

"It's not a victimless crime." City’s EV chargers fall victim to ‘frustrating’ serial vandalization: ‘There is a lack of supply … and now vandals are compounding things’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists issue warning about a ‘tipping point’ that could change our winters: ‘We kind of see everybody go off a cliff’

The Southwest and Northeast were the areas most significantly impacted in the United States. Scientists issue warning about a ‘tipping point’ that could change our winters: ‘We kind of see everybody go off a cliff’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Plant expert urges new gardeners to avoid nightmare plant: ‘Learn your lesson from me’

"It's crawled through the whole yard." Plant expert urges new gardeners to avoid nightmare plant: ‘Learn your lesson from me’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Video of tourist approaching giant moose raises concern online: ‘When will people ever learn’

“One wrong flip of those antlers and people will be harmed." Video of tourist approaching giant moose raises concern online: ‘When will people ever learn’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares how your laundry routine might be increasing your electric bill: ‘I had no idea about this’

With electricity prices expected to keep rising this year, it's nice to save anywhere you can. Homeowner shares how your laundry routine might be increasing your electric bill: ‘I had no idea about this’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tenant refuses to comply with landlord’s landscaping demands: ‘I am wondering why should I pay’

"You are responsible for anything in your lease." Tenant refuses to comply with landlord’s landscaping demands: ‘I am wondering why should I pay’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper finds unexpected stowaways in cheap backpack bought from thrift store: ‘The haul of my dreams’

The total is worth over $500 in retail value, but the thrifter revealed they bought the backpack for a mere $12. Shopper finds unexpected stowaways in cheap backpack bought from thrift store: ‘The haul of my dreams’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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GM and LG Chem partner up to bring novel, long-lasting battery technology to market: ‘We will lead the EV market in North America’

Under the deal, GM expects to be able to produce as many as 5 million electric vehicles with the new technology. GM and LG Chem partner up to bring novel, long-lasting battery technology to market: ‘We will lead the EV market in North America’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Delivery fleet deploys policy to boost driving efficiency — here’s why you’ll never see UPS trucks turning left

Time is a crucial factor for a delivery company. Delivery fleet deploys policy to boost driving efficiency — here’s why you’ll never see UPS trucks turning left first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Seasoned gardener shares zero-cost method to start growing your own food: ‘This came at the perfect time’

"You don't need much to start a garden." Seasoned gardener shares zero-cost method to start growing your own food: ‘This came at the perfect time’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Ford slashes price of EV after sales drop by over 50% — see how much money you can save

Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the 2024 Mach-E will see notable changes relative to the previous model. Ford slashes price of EV after sales drop by over 50% — see how much money you can save first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper sparks debate with photo of product found in bakery of luxury grocery store: ‘Is this normal?’

"Luxury grocery chain in Los Angeles." Shopper sparks debate with photo of product found in bakery of luxury grocery store: ‘Is this normal?’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner issues plea for help in ridding property of invasive ‘terminator’ plant: ‘Impossible to eradicate’

"This is literally the only plant where I would suggest getting in a professional to get rid." Homeowner issues plea for help in ridding property of invasive ‘terminator’ plant: ‘Impossible to eradicate’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State lawmakers mull legislation that would nullify HOA restrictions on home improvement project: ‘Not an eyesore but an adaptation to a new technology’

Existing limitations would be void, and violations of the law would open the offending HOA to civil suits. State lawmakers mull legislation that would nullify HOA restrictions on home improvement project: ‘Not an eyesore but an adaptation to a new technology’ first appeared on Th … | Continue reading


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Expert raises concerns about ad placement on NYT’s ‘The Daily’: ‘It does sort of boggle my mind’

"They're hoping that they won't get called out." Expert raises concerns about ad placement on NYT’s ‘The Daily’: ‘It does sort of boggle my mind’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Revolutionary technology could help prevent nearly 40% of the world from experiencing ‘water stress’ by 2050 — here’s how

"[It] has already helped thousands in Japan — The Earthshot Prize can help us reach the rest of the world." Revolutionary technology could help prevent nearly 40% of the world from experiencing ‘water stress’ by 2050 — here’s how first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Company develops window technology that can create energy from ultra-low and invisible light: ‘Opens the door to a new era of power generation’

The invention could supplant some of the energy generated by bulky rooftop solar panels. Company develops window technology that can create energy from ultra-low and invisible light: ‘Opens the door to a new era of power generation’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla pushes first major over-the-air update for Cybertruck since delivery: ‘Get a more consistent response’

The updates will no doubt be welcomed by current Cybertruck owners, as there have been some issues. Tesla pushes first major over-the-air update for Cybertruck since delivery: ‘Get a more consistent response’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers develop revolutionary, self-powered barrier system to protect against tsunamis: ‘A completely new concept’

"This technology can be ... a groundbreaking disaster prevention technology.” Researchers develop revolutionary, self-powered barrier system to protect against tsunamis: ‘A completely new concept’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Expert gardener shares hack for growing near-infinite supply of tomatoes: ‘This does work’

"I'll plant them in soil and have a couple of new tomato plants off of my old tomato plants that I didn’t have to pay for." Expert gardener shares hack for growing near-infinite supply of tomatoes: ‘This does work’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State officials to conduct blood tests for residents near Air Force base after potential carcinogen exposure: ‘Data will help us quantify [risks]’

Two events are set to be held to obtain blood samples from 500 volunteers who live within a few miles of the base. State officials to conduct blood tests for residents near Air Force base after potential carcinogen exposure: ‘Data will help us quantify [risks]’ first appeared on … | Continue reading


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Researcher uncovers new method to strengthen building materials using ‘living cells’: ‘Almost unheard of in engineered devices’

"I think it's likely in the future that a lot of the materials around us that are now inert will have a living component that performs some function." Researcher uncovers new method to strengthen building materials using ‘living cells’: ‘Almost unheard of in engineered devices’ f … | Continue reading


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Homeowner seeks advice after second-guessing their plan to transform their yard into meadow: ‘Should I take out the grass now?’

"Maybe as an experiment, you could remove the grass on one half to see which of your seeds can compete with it." Homeowner seeks advice after second-guessing their plan to transform their yard into meadow: ‘Should I take out the grass now?’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mothers in poverty-stricken metropolis slash energy bills with uniquely designed homes: ‘I can see our dreams slowly coming true’

MHT aims to continue empowering women to ensure “their full and equal participation in shaping [the] growth of cities.” Mothers in poverty-stricken metropolis slash energy bills with uniquely designed homes: ‘I can see our dreams slowly coming true’ first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading


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An increasingly popular house-cooling technique is actually thousands of years old — here’s how it works

The modern variation was developed in Germany in the 1960s and has developed into a $1.8 billion industry, with even more growth expected. An increasingly popular house-cooling technique is actually thousands of years old — here’s how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Startup develops method of making batteries out of paper products: ‘Paper batteries are very new to this world’

"We're making it so easy for manufacturers and suppliers to just swap old lithium batteries with our paper batteries." Startup develops method of making batteries out of paper products: ‘Paper batteries are very new to this world’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers find concerning materials inside Mardi Gras beads: ‘Do not allow children or adults to put them in their mouths’

The research proves that Mardi Gras beads present a risk to health in addition to being a significant problem in terms of waste. Researchers find concerning materials inside Mardi Gras beads: ‘Do not allow children or adults to put them in their mouths’ first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading


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Residents applaud cancellation of controversial highway expansion in major city: ‘[This] will hopefully inspire other states’

The money could also improve street lighting and sidewalks to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety. Residents applaud cancellation of controversial highway expansion in major city: ‘[This] will hopefully inspire other states’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Government official faces immense backlash over claims about gasoline, oil: ‘A new low’

His comments were slammed as "laughable." Government official faces immense backlash over claims about gasoline, oil: ‘A new low’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Government officials refuse to cede ‘an inch of land’ amid rising threat: ‘This is something that we take very seriously’

“We are not planning to lose any inch of land permanently." Government officials refuse to cede ‘an inch of land’ amid rising threat: ‘This is something that we take very seriously’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Millions of US homes at risk of losing their insurance because of one major issue: ‘There is a reckoning on the horizon’

There are 39 million homes insured via private companies. Millions of US homes at risk of losing their insurance because of one major issue: ‘There is a reckoning on the horizon’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Structural engineers stacked sandbags on the world’s most unique school to challenge its strength: ‘We had to test it’

"We were there, loading it up with sandbags to prove how strong it was." Structural engineers stacked sandbags on the world’s most unique school to challenge its strength: ‘We had to test it’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner devastated after city removes nearly $1K worth of garden landscaping: ‘We can’t do this on our own land’

"If people want to grow food and try to provide for their families, that should be a pretty simple thing for a citizen to do." Homeowner devastated after city removes nearly $1K worth of garden landscaping: ‘We can’t do this on our own land’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New government program promotes Tesla Powerwall to shave thousands off home energy costs: ‘Good news for residents’

The Battery Booster program is another example of government incentives for people to invest in affordable energy. New government program promotes Tesla Powerwall to shave thousands off home energy costs: ‘Good news for residents’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Customer concerned after taking closer look at landscaping outside business: ‘This practice should be discouraged’

"[It] is just a method for corporate polluters to extract more profit." Customer concerned after taking closer look at landscaping outside business: ‘This practice should be discouraged’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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