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
"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
"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
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
"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
"[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
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
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
"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
"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
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
"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
"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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
“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
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
"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
"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
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
"[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
"Can we get the info on this company to send them an email of complaint?" Employee shares frustration online with photo of company’s shipping method: ‘It would be so easy to replace these’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I thought you were exaggerating" Homeowner confused by neighbor’s unusual yard work during snowstorm: ‘It’s all very strange’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is a priority, and we have to respond." Country declares national emergency as oil-soaked beaches create hazards in coastal areas: ‘We have no idea where it came from’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Appropriate infrastructure is required to make this policy more feasible. Biden administration releases guidelines on government employees’ work commutes: ‘The opportunity to lead by example’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Why would they do that to your garden?" Homeowner scrambles to rescue garden after neighbor’s destruction: ‘They had no business’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If realized, the vision could quickly transform our energy system with cleaner, “virtually unlimited” power available all over the globe. Startup plans project to drill for ‘million-year’ energy source: ‘Our technology allows us to access energy anywhere in the world’ first appea … | Continue reading
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the world, and a projected 150 million people will have dementia by 2050. Researchers find growing evidence of detrimental factor behind dementia, stroke risk: ‘Thousands more people are on the path’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This game-changing yet simple hack is creating quite a positive buzz. Home cook demonstrates simple method to bring crystallized honey back to life: ‘That’s the good stuff’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's not just that they knew, they misrepresented and withheld information for 50 years at least." Chicago files lawsuit against seven major oil corporations: ‘These companies knowingly deceived … consumers’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"[It's] horrible what they did." Homeowner left with butchered landscaping after neighbor’s yard maintenance: ‘Time for a real fence between you and your neighbors’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I ripped mine out yesterday." Homeowner receives praise after sharing progress photo following removal of problematic landscaping feature: ‘I’d love this stuff to be banned’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Extremely vigorous growth and resilience despite control efforts make it undesirable and a challenge to address." Homeowner warned against installing popular ‘privacy fence’ plant: ‘You will absolutely never get rid of it’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The more I think about it, the more this feels like they're slowly taking away safe spaces." Patron shares frustration with photo of new feature in public bathroom: ‘When will this end?’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The fact is we're all going to have to take action." Risk experts warn of global catastrophe predicted to occur within next decade: ‘Risks could hit the point of no return’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Look how fast they're growing — we'll be having salad in no time." Garden expert shares method for growing infinite supply of lettuce from supermarket produce: ‘It works really well’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This run-in demonstrates why it's vital to give all wildlife enough space to roam on their own terms. Video shows hair-raising moment tourists encroach on bison for selfie: ‘That bison could turn on you in a nanosecond’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"To my horror I have since gotten educated about what a mistake that is." Gardener shares regret after making ‘rookie mistake’ of planting invasive species: ‘I don’t think it’s going to be fine’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Even if we try to create a super potato capable of resisting everything, nature will always find a way to shuffle the cards." Scientists’ research could lead to creation of new ‘super potato’: ‘Trying to figure out how different varieties might grow in different conditions’ firs … | Continue reading
The world is poised to be a better, brighter place without them. How much better are LED bulbs than incandescent? The savings may surprise you first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
What Trader Joe's lost in profit, it definitely made up for it by gaining the goodwill of customers. Trader Joe’s store praised for its response after harsh weather destroys product display: ‘That’s awesome’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's important that promises don't become boilerplate messages with little meaning. Oil giant to pay staggering $10 million penalty in rare settlement with state: ‘The community should feel that we are … holding them accountable’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I can't even begin to tell you how many service calls are directly related to the overuse of [this]." Repairman shows why people should avoid common laundry product at all costs: ‘One of the worst things you can use’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Awesome find!" Shopper surprised after opening bag found in thrift store discount bins: ‘I gotta start checking pockets’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading