Trader Joe’s store praised for its response after harsh weather destroys product display: ‘That’s awesome’

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


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Oil giant to pay staggering $10 million penalty in rare settlement with state: ‘The community should feel that we are … holding them accountable’

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


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Repairman shows why people should avoid common laundry product at all costs: ‘One of the worst things you can use’

"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


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Shopper surprised after opening bag found in thrift store discount bins: ‘I gotta start checking pockets’

"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


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Country’s power surge could affect the entire nuclear landscape: ‘A key element’

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


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Novel technology dubbed ‘new frontier’ by experts could unlock power of mega wind turbines: ‘It’s essential’

"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


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Chef and entrepreneur explains how empty egg cartons can have an amazing second purpose: ‘This turned out beautifully’

"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


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The current state of recycling is a disaster — this is how we can do it right

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


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Hiker catches tourist ignoring trail warnings and stepping on delicate land: ‘There are so many signs’

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


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Scientists concerned by observations made on and under thawing permafrost — how melting ice could cause public health problems

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


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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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