"Building would be easy enough indeed, but I do wonder about the environmental and health aspect." Homeowner seeks advice on unconventional landscaping feature: ‘I personally wouldn’t be happy about dropping that much [money]’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Products that should last years, if not lifetimes, but instead are built to last a mere three months and then be tossed out feel unnecessarily problematic. Shopper issues warning after finding frustrating problem with new electric toothbrush: ‘Seriously?’ first appeared on The Co … | Continue reading
"What an excellent idea! The world needs more forward-thinking governments like this." Government rolls out program allowing low-income drivers to lease EVs for as little as $43 a month: ‘It’s about time’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Some of them we can save, but they're notoriously difficult to catch." Wildlife hospital manager issues warning after observing concerning trend: ‘It does cause the death of many thousands’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Her video struck a chord by encapsulating a frustrating paradox. Woman shares discouraging experience attempting to walk in ‘unwalkable city’: ‘Walking feels like a crime’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I wish we had the right." Commuter sparks debate with observation about subway cars: ‘This is the way it should be’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I think this is a great use of space." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after removing ‘useless lawn’ to make room for incredible yard feature: ‘Kudos to you’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Green home development is a growing trend in the United States, as more people seek to decrease their personal environmental impacts. Local homebuilder develops innovative design to filter pollutants out of indoor air: ‘The ingredients create the results’ first appeared on The Co … | Continue reading
"I've been telling anyone who will listen about how bad these things are." Homeowner shares progress photos after rescuing tree from landscaping missteps: ‘What on Earth?’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What we are really trying to do is kill that drawer that we all have in our houses..." County law sees restaurants fined for including common items in takeout meals: ‘Make sure you don’t have the things that you don’t want’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Their work could help reduce the negative environmental impact of two industries at once. Scientists discover how to make lithium batteries from cow hair: ‘The next steps are to scale production’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I have only 1 tiny pepper on my plant. Thanks for advice." Expert gardener shares effortless hack for growing huge peppers: ‘It’s really that simple’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These are the kind of people that make animals lose their lives." Video shows tourist tempting fate for selfie with moose: ‘If you can’t be respectful of the wildlife, stay out of the park’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This finding is a useful tool to engineer root systems to improve yield under drought conditions in wheat." Scientists make breakthrough in research that could transform the way we grow wheat — here’s what they found first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While the climate crisis can seem abstract and overwhelming, targeted financing of vetted technologies makes solutions concrete. Google and nation’s largest bank unite on billion-dollar funding for technology to tackle global pollution: ‘We are increasing our odds of success’ fir … | Continue reading
"If there was a cure-all fix, we'd be using it everywhere." New investigation finds almost 150 million gallons of toxic wastewater has been spilled across one state: ‘Nothing grows’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
But the biggest discount wasn't the sleeve itself. Shopper surprised after opening book reader case purchased from thrift store: ‘Wow that is such a lucky find’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Not only has the battery prototype been shown to maintain functionality for about 20 to 30 days, but its development also offers some great eco-friendly benefits. Researchers develop ‘promising’ new battery using substance found in our blood — here’s how it works first appeared o … | Continue reading
If you need a vehicle to get around, there are a couple simple methods to mitigate your risk. Experts find that driving can expose us to harmful air pollution, even inside the car — here’s how to protect yourself first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's actually funny that we are here talking about a technology that is nearly 100 years old, but it is so important for the future." Power company embarks on mission to prove efficiency of century-old ‘water batteries’ — here’s how they could change the future of energy first a … | Continue reading
'No amount of remediation will ever restore that property to the condition it was once in.' State accuses owners of multimillion-dollar ‘palatial’ home in dunes of violating land ordinances: ‘It’s outrageous’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is the best tip!" Mom shares genius hack to save money on party decoration staple: ‘My mind is blown’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's simply not where we need to go." Biden administration hits pause on the export of controversial LNG fuel — here’s why some are calling it a ‘reality check’ for the industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are trying to avert disaster. We are trying to force the hand of state government to take serious action." Iconic lake on verge of drying up receives much-needed relief: ‘It is the most important inland wetland in the western US’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Landscape without wildlife is just scenery." Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The prototype has already covered 30,000 miles in flight. Electric VTOL aircraft makes history with first-ever flight over NYC: ‘A glimpse into the city’s air-taxi future’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are tired, we are devastated, but we will not falter." Firefighters navigate waves of smoke amid 800,000-acre winter wildfire in Texas: ‘Terrifying’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would still request their approval as a formality, even though they can't really say no." Homeowner learns about legal loophole that limits authority of HOA to deny money-saving home upgrade: ‘This can’t be disputed’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Electrify America intends to expand with larger stations in metro cities nationwide as the demand for EV drivers continues to grow. Company opens ‘charging station of the future’ in major city: ‘We’re committed to making EVs accessible to all’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"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
"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
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
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
"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
"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
“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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
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
"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
“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
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
"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