Woman shares her simple steps to slashing electric bill in half: ‘It’s awesome’

Her electric bill went from $140 one month to roughly $60 the next month. Woman shares her simple steps to slashing electric bill in half: ‘It’s awesome’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Maple farmers add new label to their syrup products this season, signaling shift in industry: ‘People really value it’

"They're supporting environmentally friendly products and causes through socially conscious shopping." Maple farmers add new label to their syrup products this season, signaling shift in industry: ‘People really value it’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Chef shares why she always saves silica bead packets: ‘I never would’ve thought of this’

"Tell your family to bring you their silica packs and store them in an airtight container or storage bag so you have a bunch." Chef shares why she always saves silica bead packets: ‘I never would’ve thought of this’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Drone footage captures multimillion-dollar home teetering on cliff edge after landslide: ‘Too close for comfort’

The landslides occurred following heavy rains in the area. Drone footage captures multimillion-dollar home teetering on cliff edge after landslide: ‘Too close for comfort’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Company launches new battery system that could make electrifying changes to construction industry: ‘We are setting the standard’

It promises a pollution solution that will improve productivity on the job site. Company launches new battery system that could make electrifying changes to construction industry: ‘We are setting the standard’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists warn extreme weather is causing resurgence of previously rare disease: ‘If you look at the numbers, it’s astonishing’

"About 15 years ago in our lab, we only saw maybe one or two cases a month. Now, it's two or three cases a week." Scientists warn extreme weather is causing resurgence of previously rare disease: ‘If you look at the numbers, it’s astonishing’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New data details how traditional HVAC systems are falling behind new competition: ‘Going in the right direction’

"We're seeing the positive impact of smart policy and public education campaigns." New data details how traditional HVAC systems are falling behind new competition: ‘Going in the right direction’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper makes exciting find inside recent thrift store purchase: ‘Maybe it’s like a pay-it-forward’

"Now I totally want to start slipping loose change or dollar bills in weird stuff at the thrift store." Shopper makes exciting find inside recent thrift store purchase: ‘Maybe it’s like a pay-it-forward’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New homeowner receives warning from neighbor about potential threat to their property: ‘Neighbor’s right’

It's easy to see why their neighbor was adamant about them getting rid of these plants ASAP. New homeowner receives warning from neighbor about potential threat to their property: ‘Neighbor’s right’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla announces plans to expand Supercharger network with unexpected partner: ‘That’s a massive expansion’

Superchargers can charge EVs up to 200 miles in just 15 minutes. Tesla announces plans to expand Supercharger network with unexpected partner: ‘That’s a massive expansion’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner questions HOA’s decision to cut down mature tree: ‘I’m really doubting it was dead’

Some felt as though the HOA made a hasty decision. Homeowner questions HOA’s decision to cut down mature tree: ‘I’m really doubting it was dead’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Architects design tsunami-resistant home that can withstand 85 mph winds — here are some of its impressive features

"We are working more and more with low-maintenance materials that perform better under severe conditions." Architects design tsunami-resistant home that can withstand 85 mph winds — here are some of its impressive features first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New automaker backed by Volkswagen debuts first EV with novel battery: ‘An entirely new battery chemistry’

"A low-cost solution that promotes the popularization of mass electric vehicles to masses." New automaker backed by Volkswagen debuts first EV with novel battery: ‘An entirely new battery chemistry’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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US government makes landmark $250 million investment to curb industry pollution — here’s how it will be allocated

"[It] will help advance the innovative technologies we need to lower costs and improve energy efficiency in America's factories and industrial centers." US government makes landmark $250 million investment to curb industry pollution — here’s how it will be allocated first appeare … | Continue reading


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Resident raises questions after receiving over 40 identical letters in mail: ‘All arriving on the same day’

"I can hear the tree spirits' screams of anguish through the screen." Resident raises questions after receiving over 40 identical letters in mail: ‘All arriving on the same day’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Residents respond to misinformation circulating over new city plans: ‘These people don’t even understand’

"I also don't get why people argue as if this is a new concept." Residents respond to misinformation circulating over new city plans: ‘These people don’t even understand’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists used a novel microscope technology to analyze bottled water — and they found an alarming amount of contaminants

"This opens a window where we can look into a world that was not exposed to us before." Scientists used a novel microscope technology to analyze bottled water — and they found an alarming amount of contaminants first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New report details staggering economic value of recyclables lost to landfills: ‘We can do better’

"The energy and resource values of materials put into landfills are lost." New report details staggering economic value of recyclables lost to landfills: ‘We can do better’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Arborists praise homeowner after rescuing tree from detrimental landscaping technique: ‘That was buried deep!’

“I like to think the tree went ‘ahhhhh.’” Arborists praise homeowner after rescuing tree from detrimental landscaping technique: ‘That was buried deep!’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers receive promising results after testing use of waste in concrete mixtures: ‘An exciting and rewarding experience’

Construction and demolition debris accounted for 600.3 million tons of waste in 2018. Researchers receive promising results after testing use of waste in concrete mixtures: ‘An exciting and rewarding experience’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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