"My plants are dying and I'm taking alternate-day showers." Residents of tech hub city suffer as resources grow scarce and prices spike: 'We now need to book water tankers two days in advance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It'll bring so much joy and happiness and purpose in your life." Nature educator explains how small gardening project can have profound impact: 'Where do I start?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"No matter what you do, you will have some." Homeowner sparks concerns after sharing their plans to remove lawn for gravel yard: 'Just know that some maintenance is required' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It looks like it may not be real..." Frustrated employee shares photos of ironic product provided in office break room: 'What's the point then?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The worst my neighbors have done is call my place an abomination, which is disheartening enough!" Homeowner frustrated after finding their garden was vandalized for second time in a month: 'Who in the world has time to rip out trees?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It is difficult to map exactly what a collapse of the Amazon would mean, but it is certain it would be heavily disruptive to not only the world but also the millions of people who live there. Scientists warn Amazon Rainforest is in more danger than previously thought: 'This … | Continue reading
"It's taken over huge areas of our woods." Expert shares why common 'trouble' plant should be immediately removed from yards: 'If you see it … trash it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is amazing!" Photos showing neighbor's 'incredible' and lush front yard garden spark envy: 'How many years of gardening to get it to that level of lovely?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"[It] is integral to being able to understand how disease frequency is changing, and if it's changing." CDC deploys overhaul of surveillance methods to monitor one infectious disease — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Most of the Earth's biosphere, 99% of all livable space on our planet, is under water." Researchers make unbelievable discovery of new 'alien-looking' ocean species 14,000 feet deep: 'A different type of ecosystem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I'll make plenty of mistakes, but this one hurt." Inexperienced gardener seeks advice after strange fungus grows in raised garden bed: 'I was scared to see this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Caught this one in a concrete ad for a local company." Homeowner shares photo of inadvisable landscaping mistake promoted by local company: 'This has definitely caused damage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The garbage not only polluted the environment but also created an extreme hazard for area fauna. Hiker shares photos after stumbling upon aftermath of possible gender reveal deep in woods: 'Animals die from this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If we are seeing effects on placentas, then all mammalian life on this planet could be impacted." Scientists make concerning discovery while studying human placentas: 'That's not good' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This could be fatal." Woman warns fellow national park tourist getting dangerously close to elk: 'Thank you for saying something' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For some, switching to plant-based foods is not viable because they simply don't like the taste. Biochemists deploy AI to develop dairy alternative from pineapples and cabbage: 'It tasted exactly like milk' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The U.S. has an opportunity to gain the lead in technological breakthroughs necessary to overcome barriers holding back mass scale electrification." Company receives millions for its novel 3D graphene battery technology for EVs: 'We could go faster' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
Landscaping tends to stir the pot of conflict between tenants and landlords. Renter returns home to 'awful' scene after landlord's yard maintenance: 'Cannot imagine doing this to my tenant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Well, call me inspired." Woman transforms her home with one-of-a-kind finds from local thrift stores: 'Your vision is astounding' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Each option impacts our planet differently. Reel mowers vs. gas mowers — why one option is better for your grass, your bank account, and the planet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The structure increased energy efficiency while reducing construction and maintenance costs, and it created more space for the crops. Scientists develop promising prototype for self-sufficient floating farm system: 'The ocean's bountiful water supply is a clear solution … | Continue reading
'It's wild how some people can look at the two photos and say the left one is better." Striking before-and-after photos of capital city's transformation spark hope: 'Change for the better takes time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Throw them in your luggage when you're home and unpacked." Travel agent shares mind-blowing hack to increase the longevity of your suitcases: 'This is such a great tip' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're hoping that by leading by example, our industry peers will come along with us." First-of-its-kind skyscraper is transforming how its residents live: 'The technology is now with us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The solution comes from Ubitricity and Siemens. City transforms old streetlights into an incredible new resource for commuters: 'An elegant solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Natural resources are already very limited." Startup develops next generation fast-charging EV battery using surprising material: 'New solutions can be found from waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Human activities are killing as many whales as are being born into the population, creating an untenable burden on the species." Researchers blame lobster industry after endangered whale washes up dead: 'A campaign of denial' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
At one of the study sites, none of the surveyed corals were found alive. Scientists issue warning about risk of 'near complete' death of coral off Florida coast — here's how it could affect local economies first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I can't believe you're able to have such a great and varied garden of native with an HOA!" Homeowner celebrates native plant garden despite HOA guidelines: 'I've managed to squeeze in a variety' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The flooding caused by heavy rainfall left pools of standing water, perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Concerning video shows city overtaken by swarm of mosquitos after heavy rains: 'Covered in mosquitoes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The study was mostly focused on the effect of air pollution levels on health, and the findings are revealing. Scientists lay out how energy transition can prevent millions of deaths: 'This study provides new evidence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The incident shouldn't really be used as a stick to beat the Cybertruck. Video of Tesla Cybertruck stirs debate about 'useless' off-road capability: 'Anybody can get stuck' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Hard no. ... This comes from hard experience." Homeowner receives warnings after sharing image of their latest landscaping dilemma: 'It smothers plants and rots root systems' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Won't be buying again." Shopper upset after discovering issue with new package of chocolates: 'I should have read the fine print' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This looks like they went way over that threshold." Homeowner upset after returning home to find established tree destroyed by neighbor: 'No rot or dead limbs anywhere' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"One of the biggest immediate conservation threats faced by multiple seabird species." Researchers issue urgent warning after observing concerning pattern in seabird populations: 'We need to act now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The team looked into ways in which these techniques could store the carbon pollution for hundreds — or even thousands — of years. Scientists research electrochemical reactions that could fundamentally save our oceans: 'There's a lot of potential' first appeared on … | Continue reading
Turning dead grass into living, vibrant plants and well-planned landscaping will always improve the look of a yard. Homeowner shares before-and-after photos showing incredible progress of landscaping project: 'That looks beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're excited that consumers across the nation will get to taste what we have known all along." Smashburger announces new addition to menus at all 235 US locations: 'The natural transition to expand our menu' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's critical that we protect our people." Trucking companies ordered to pay $1M fine for illegal modifications to big rigs: 'This case is one of the largest of its kind' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Stunning images of the structure reveal a practical and beautiful result. Architects build disaster-resilient home inspired by Great Barrier Reef: 'The greatest reef house in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Every lost trap is a ticking time bomb for endangered wildlife." 'Incredibly rare' sea turtle found dead in crab trap off California coast: 'That's a gut punch' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I cannot begin to explain how ridiculous it is ..." Gardening expert warns other homeowners about long-lasting landscaping mistake: 'Can confirm that it never goes away' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It'll take four or five years before we get back where we're supposed to be." Farmers and restaurant owners fear future after 500% price increase on key menu staple: 'It's terrible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
One of the factors that led to this disappointing yield was the heat wave crisis in Europe, with extremely hot weather hitting the continent since April 2023. Greece faces potential tipping point with culinary staple after concerning harvest: 'High prices can harm the produc … | Continue reading
When you grow your own produce, you reduce the demand for mass-produced and globally shipped food items. Gardener shares quick and savvy way to grow strawberries: 'Planted my whole strawberry bed with a handful from the store' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As the company expands its operations and acquires more customers, it could go a long way in helping the industry reach its textile recycling goals. Company uses cutting-edge robots to tackle fashion industry waste: 'Brands are telling us that they want their products' … | Continue reading
The synthetic rice is just one of many exciting synthetic protein developments that could revolutionize food as we know it. Scientists develop protein-packed rice with unconventional ingredient grown inside: 'A new complete meal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading