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
With built-in infrastructure and federal incentives to push for more nuclear power capacity, we can see more nuclear power used to generate electricity in the future. Country’s power surge could affect the entire nuclear landscape: ‘A key element’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The wind resources out there are quite remarkable." Novel technology dubbed ‘new frontier’ by experts could unlock power of mega wind turbines: ‘It’s essential’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Florals will last over a week." Chef and entrepreneur explains how empty egg cartons can have an amazing second purpose: ‘This turned out beautifully’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's worth cutting through the confusion! The current state of recycling is a disaster — this is how we can do it right first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Rules are not put in place to stop you from enjoying the beauty of the park. They are there to protect the stunning natural features. Hiker catches tourist ignoring trail warnings and stepping on delicate land: ‘There are so many signs’ first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This has far-reaching implications for both the environment and human communities. Scientists concerned by observations made on and under thawing permafrost — how melting ice could cause public health problems first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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
"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
"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
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
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
"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
"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
"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
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
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