Shopper sparks jealousy after coming across price tag on unassuming camera gear at thrift store: 'I think my best find'

"A great find." Shopper sparks jealousy after coming across price tag on unassuming camera gear at thrift store: 'I think my best find' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists achieve remarkable breakthrough that could revolutionize electric vehicles: 'We are just replacing one thing'

A new type of lithium-ion battery could help make electric vehicles cheaper, safer, and more sustainable. Scientists achieve remarkable breakthrough that could revolutionize electric vehicles: 'We are just replacing one thing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Engineering corporation breaks ground on world's largest solar tower — and it has remarkable powering potential

The benefits for the local communities could be huge. Engineering corporation breaks ground on world's largest solar tower — and it has remarkable powering potential first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Elon Musk teases several new top-secret Tesla vehicles during stockholder meeting — here's what we know

"Obviously we've got some new products that we're working on under the covers. I think these are going to be pretty special." Elon Musk teases several new top-secret Tesla vehicles during stockholder meeting — here's what we know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Ford launches game-changing new service for electric vehicles — and it's a first in the industry

"The company is driving forward with bold, new EVs." Ford launches game-changing new service for electric vehicles — and it's a first in the industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares how they started landscaping trend in neighborhood to sway HOA: 'It makes me happy to be part of a healthy change'

"This process has taken time but it seems to be spreading." Homeowner shares how they started landscaping trend in neighborhood to sway HOA: 'It makes me happy to be part of a healthy change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists release millions of mosquitoes from helicopters in attempt to save rare bird species: 'You can't not try'

"The only thing that's more tragic is if [the birds] went extinct and we didn't try." Scientists release millions of mosquitoes from helicopters in attempt to save rare bird species: 'You can't not try' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowners call out utility companies for suspicious energy bills: 'The economy here does not justify what you're paying'

"There is no published breakdown of rates, and the process for determining and setting rates is unknown." Homeowners call out utility companies for suspicious energy bills: 'The economy here does not justify what you're paying' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Aerospace project boasts world-record-breaking test that puts electric aircraft miles ahead of competition: 'Zero-emission flight doesn't have to be an obstacle to achievement'

"As the entire aerospace industry struggles with its goals ... I hope Helios Horizon sends a clear signal." Aerospace project boasts world-record-breaking test that puts electric aircraft miles ahead of competition: 'Zero-emission flight doesn't have to be an obstacle to achievem … | Continue reading


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Gardener seeks advice after discovering stubborn plant spreading across yard: 'Definitely invasive'

"Am I doing the right thing?" Gardener seeks advice after discovering stubborn plant spreading across yard: 'Definitely invasive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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What is the Tesla Solar Roof, and how does it compare to rooftop panels?

"You may find it better to stick with the easiest path forward." What is the Tesla Solar Roof, and how does it compare to rooftop panels? first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper sparks debate after questioning legitimacy of popular drink company's claims: 'Is this greenwashing?'

"It sounds like basically the same thing though." Shopper sparks debate after questioning legitimacy of popular drink company's claims: 'Is this greenwashing?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper calls out jewelry advertisement for promoting fragile product: 'It's made with ridiculously brittle, cheap material'

Driving repeat sales based on falsities promotes overconsumption and waste. Shopper calls out jewelry advertisement for promoting fragile product: 'It's made with ridiculously brittle, cheap material' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Here's how to get movie and food delivery credits for sending in your old clothes: 'Useful product for the problem'

Take-back programs are quickly becoming a must-have for any major brand. Here's how to get movie and food delivery credits for sending in your old clothes: 'Useful product for the problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Over $100 million is going toward projects to combat drought and climate change — here's what's being done

"It will take all of us working together to safeguard our communities and enhance water reliability." Over $100 million is going toward projects to combat drought and climate change — here's what's being done first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Sustainability scientist calls out oil giant CEO for destructive, money-driven practices: 'Has a net worth of around $20 million'

The oil giant's failure to put people over profit represents a grave threat to people worldwide. Sustainability scientist calls out oil giant CEO for destructive, money-driven practices: 'Has a net worth of around $20 million' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New study reveals disturbing effects of decision following catastrophic train crash: 'I didn't expect to see an impact this far out'

"There's more going on here than most people would have guessed." New study reveals disturbing effects of decision following catastrophic train crash: 'I didn't expect to see an impact this far out' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make concerning new discovery about impact of heat waves on preterm births: 'Worse outcomes for the babies'

The study is significant because it is the most comprehensive assessment ever done that links extreme heat conditions and premature and early births. Scientists make concerning new discovery about impact of heat waves on preterm births: 'Worse outcomes for the babies' first appea … | Continue reading


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Beachgoer shares photo after driver gets pickup truck stuck in sand: 'Who drives a street car on the beach?'

"It actually breaks my heart." Beachgoer shares photo after driver gets pickup truck stuck in sand: 'Who drives a street car on the beach?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Hellmann's rolls out newly designed mayo bottle that could set standard for packaging: 'Improving consumer experience and satisfaction is vital'

This could herald a new era for similar condiment packaging. Hellmann's rolls out newly designed mayo bottle that could set standard for packaging: 'Improving consumer experience and satisfaction is vital' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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EV owner sheds light on frustrating pattern happening at charging stations in area: 'It's a real issue'

"Why would somebody do this!?" EV owner sheds light on frustrating pattern happening at charging stations in area: 'It's a real issue' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Distraught gardener issues dire warning against concerning landscaping trend: 'I will never use this stuff again'

"I feel so incredibly guilty and ashamed." Distraught gardener issues dire warning against concerning landscaping trend: 'I will never use this stuff again' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Prepper shares grab-and-go camping hack using empty pill bottles: 'They're great for keeping things dry'

"So useful for many applications." Prepper shares grab-and-go camping hack using empty pill bottles: 'They're great for keeping things dry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Home cook shares shockingly simple trick to rid containers of troublesome sauce stains: 'It really works'

"You'll see once you rinse it out, it's completely clean." Home cook shares shockingly simple trick to rid containers of troublesome sauce stains: 'It really works' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Man deserts city life and modern construction methods to build hand-sculpted mud dream house in the mountains: 'This experience changed me as a person'

"I wanted to build a home where I could look at the serene mountains every day." Man deserts city life and modern construction methods to build hand-sculpted mud dream house in the mountains: 'This experience changed me as a person' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Alaska Airlines reveals groundbreaking tech getting us closer to sustainable flight — it's more watery than we imagined

The seaglider is quieter than a traditional aircraft and has a range of over 180 miles. Alaska Airlines reveals groundbreaking tech getting us closer to sustainable flight — it's more watery than we imagined first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Driver shares image of object that destroyed car's tire: 'How did that even get in there?'

"Just like [how] people litter their beer bottles." Driver shares image of object that destroyed car's tire: 'How did that even get in there?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Hiker shares anger after making concerning discovery along rocky trail: 'It's such a remote area … I was surprised to see it'

"That gets me every time." Hiker shares anger after making concerning discovery along rocky trail: 'It's such a remote area … I was surprised to see it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Home Depot customer shares disturbing product on shelves in garden center: 'I don't get it'

"They think it looks good I guess." Home Depot customer shares disturbing product on shelves in garden center: 'I don't get it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Engineers warn prolonged outages could soon strike one of the world's most populous countries: 'If the situation continues, there are fair chances of a grid disturbance'

The situation is becoming more "serious by the day." Engineers warn prolonged outages could soon strike one of the world's most populous countries: 'If the situation continues, there are fair chances of a grid disturbance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner sparks envy after sharing photos of 'gorgeous' strawberry yard: 'This should be the goal'

"Actually having a yard that gives you something back when you take care of it." Homeowner sparks envy after sharing photos of 'gorgeous' strawberry yard: 'This should be the goal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Photographer shares upsetting scenes after tourists blatantly ignore safety signs and disrespect wildlife: 'This is so sad'

"We need more rangers writing more tickets to people destroying the natural resources in our national parks." Photographer shares upsetting scenes after tourists blatantly ignore safety signs and disrespect wildlife: 'This is so sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Startup uses fungi to turn construction waste and old tires into new kind of plastic: 'We train mushrooms to eat trash'

Mushrooms are natural recyclers that break down organic materials like dead trees, leaves, roots, and other plant parts and recycle the nutrients for living growing plants. Startup uses fungi to turn construction waste and old tires into new kind of plastic: 'We train mushrooms t … | Continue reading


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Massive sustainable property with one-of-a-kind features hits market — here's what's behind its $5 million price tag

"You just won't find anything like this anywhere else." Massive sustainable property with one-of-a-kind features hits market — here's what's behind its $5 million price tag first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Iconic food company Mars announces massive investment exceeding $45 million — here's where the money will go

This sustainable dairy initiative aims to cut dirty gas pollution in half by 2030. Iconic food company Mars announces massive investment exceeding $45 million — here's where the money will go first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New report reveals staggering increase of wind and solar power generation in last 5 years: 'A historic, permanent shift'

While the financial impacts are certainly welcome, the overall quality of life and the environment is perhaps the more exciting development. New report reveals staggering increase of wind and solar power generation in last 5 years: 'A historic, permanent shift' first appeared on … | Continue reading


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Shopper thrilled after stumbling upon like-new Apple Watch for less than $10 at local bin store: 'I can't wait to rock it'

The newest Apple Watch retails for between $400 and $700 new. Shopper thrilled after stumbling upon like-new Apple Watch for less than $10 at local bin store: 'I can't wait to rock it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Unreal concept footage shows Chinese eVTOL that can both drive and fly

"XPENG MOTORS is at the heart of a revolution in mobility." Unreal concept footage shows Chinese eVTOL that can both drive and fly first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Employee raises concerns about office's cruel pest management methods: 'They're banned here'

They are nondiscriminatory, catching and endangering innocent and unintended animals. Employee raises concerns about office's cruel pest management methods: 'They're banned here' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers make remarkable advancement in concrete industry using seafood waste: 'It's an absolutely brilliant idea'

"We were doing some tests the other week and we were pouring water in ... and it works." Researchers make remarkable advancement in concrete industry using seafood waste: 'It's an absolutely brilliant idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares simple method to get seemingly infinite marigold plants: 'I had no idea you can do this'

"When we learn the rhythm and dance of Mother Nature, the abundance is kind of overwhelming." Gardener shares simple method to get seemingly infinite marigold plants: 'I had no idea you can do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Experts stunned by discovery in rainforest 15 years after reintroduction of beavers: '[They] may have created the right habitat'

"Frankly, we're not as good at it as beavers." Experts stunned by discovery in rainforest 15 years after reintroduction of beavers: '[They] may have created the right habitat' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Energy products company proposes unconventional solution to wind turbine project issues: 'Preserves existing operations'

"Offshore wind, done responsibly, offers Maine the opportunity to secure abundant clean energy, stable energy prices, good-paying jobs, and a healthier environment for future generations." Energy products company proposes unconventional solution to wind turbine project issues: 'P … | Continue reading


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Homeowner reconsiders landscaping after warnings against 'worthless' yard product: 'I will never use it again'

"I want to do as much as I can but am getting overwhelmed by the differing tips/steps I see online." Homeowner reconsiders landscaping after warnings against 'worthless' yard product: 'I will never use it again' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper sparks debate with photo of product's ironic design: 'They're using it to sell me something I don't need'

"It's like a Temu delivery on your decluttering day." Shopper sparks debate with photo of product's ironic design: 'They're using it to sell me something I don't need' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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These states will pay you cash for home improvement projects

Each state creates its own process for residents to apply for and receive cash back for eco-friendly home upgrades. These states will pay you cash for home improvement projects first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Over 500 school districts just got a transportation update: 'A win-win for the health of our students and the health of our planet'

"The wheels on the bus are going green!" Over 500 school districts just got a transportation update: 'A win-win for the health of our students and the health of our planet' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Human rights attorney issues warning about overlooked effect of rising temperatures: 'It's going to overwhelm society'

"At some point, we have to talk about this and manage this process." Human rights attorney issues warning about overlooked effect of rising temperatures: 'It's going to overwhelm society' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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