Visitor shares footage of upsetting scene leftover from wedding in Yosemite National Park: 'This makes me furious'

"This is the first time I don't wanna say congratulations to a married couple." Visitor shares footage of upsetting scene leftover from wedding in Yosemite National Park: 'This makes me furious' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Resident concerned after uncovering landscape material left by previous owners: 'The only solution is to pull it out'

"Can anyone think of why the previous owners would do this?" Resident concerned after uncovering landscape material left by previous owners: 'The only solution is to pull it out' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Company hit with fine after leaking nearly half a million gallons of chlorine into vulnerable trout habitat: 'Fish are very sensitive'

"It's kind of remarkable that clean water can kill fish." Company hit with fine after leaking nearly half a million gallons of chlorine into vulnerable trout habitat: 'Fish are very sensitive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Hiker comes across frustrating scene at top of mountain peak on popular trail: 'That's awful'

"It's better that the mountain stays clean." Hiker comes across frustrating scene at top of mountain peak on popular trail: 'That's awful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Poachers arrested after 'disturbing' killing of critically endangered rhinos: 'A serious crime'

"It is essential that [the poachers] are prosecuted to the full extent of the law." Poachers arrested after 'disturbing' killing of critically endangered rhinos: 'A serious crime' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New homeowner shares frustrating photo after uncovering material buried by previous owner: 'I don't understand why...'

"It’s like doing an archaeological dig at the effing dump." New homeowner shares frustrating photo after uncovering material buried by previous owner: 'I don't understand why...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Man faces up to $250K in fines, up to 30 years in prison after smuggling vulnerable turtle species overseas — here's what happened

With the animals fetching lucrative sums in Chinese and Hong Kong markets, there is a possibility for exploitation. Man faces up to $250K in fines, up to 30 years in prison after smuggling vulnerable turtle species overseas — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biden issues disaster declaration after state faces severe public health risks from manure-contaminated floods: '[Officials] must start regulating this industry's pollution'

Manure contamination of waterways in flooding events can affect drinking water supplies and bring harmful chemicals, bacteria, and viruses into homes. Biden issues disaster declaration after state faces severe public health risks from manure-contaminated floods: '[Officials] must … | Continue reading


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Meteorologists sound alarm as frequent hailstorms wreak havoc across US: 'They'll probably get a little more intense'

"The reality is these hailstorms not stopping." Meteorologists sound alarm as frequent hailstorms wreak havoc across US: 'They'll probably get a little more intense' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares how your furry friends can help keep pesky slugs out of the garden: 'I'll be slug-free all summer'

"Recycling at its best." Gardener shares how your furry friends can help keep pesky slugs out of the garden: 'I'll be slug-free all summer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Popular vegan restaurant owner expanding menu to include meat from regenerative farming: 'People are still eating meat everywhere I look'

“I hope that the vegan community and the regenerative community can really come together because I think they’re both powerful, powerful pathways for change.” Popular vegan restaurant owner expanding menu to include meat from regenerative farming: 'People are still eating meat ev … | Continue reading


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Home cook shares 'brilliant' use for empty fruit cups that will elevate any packed lunch: 'I love this hack'

"I keep them thinking there must be something I can do with them." Home cook shares 'brilliant' use for empty fruit cups that will elevate any packed lunch: 'I love this hack' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tech user shares simple trick to extend the life of your charger: 'Highly recommend'

"Did this with a MacBook charger and it outlasted the laptop." Tech user shares simple trick to extend the life of your charger: 'Highly recommend' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper stunned after finding iconic discontinued espresso machine at estate sale: 'These are the best machines'

"Wow. Nice find." Shopper stunned after finding iconic discontinued espresso machine at estate sale: 'These are the best machines' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Famed climber Alex Honnold shines light on 'unfair' conditions faced by large Indigenous community: 'Putting power back into the right hands'

"It's another example of the communities most affected by climate change." Famed climber Alex Honnold shines light on 'unfair' conditions faced by large Indigenous community: 'Putting power back into the right hands' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Startup focuses on the basics by prioritizing toxin-free ingredients: 'The power of removal is incredible'

The co-founders plan to do additional trial runs in three different locations later this summer. Startup focuses on the basics by prioritizing toxin-free ingredients: 'The power of removal is incredible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla introduces new car accessory to expand versatility of models — just another way the automaker is changing the game

"We have updated our future vehicle line-up to accelerate the launch of new models." Tesla introduces new car accessory to expand versatility of models — just another way the automaker is changing the game first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowners consider installing solar panels despite firm HOA policy: 'We of course don't want to get sued'

"It is just really frustrating to have an HOA tell us that basically we have to spend more money for electric at our own home." Homeowners consider installing solar panels despite firm HOA policy: 'We of course don't want to get sued' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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You can save thousands with solar panels — but you need to know this one crucial fact before buying

A solar panel array functioning at peak efficiency will save you an incredible amount of money. You can save thousands with solar panels — but you need to know this one crucial fact before buying first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tribe members rejoice after fish populations return for first time since 'historic' dam removal: 'It's been a long time coming'

"It means everything to have that food security." Tribe members rejoice after fish populations return for first time since 'historic' dam removal: 'It's been a long time coming' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Video shows new hybrid aircraft complete mind-blowing test flight with 'almost no runway': 'An incredible achievement'

"We've proven that our eSTOL aircraft has the capability to do what we said it could do." Video shows new hybrid aircraft complete mind-blowing test flight with 'almost no runway': 'An incredible achievement' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner admits to 'embarrassing mistake' after trying to fix their yard: 'Mistakes happen, but that one sure would hurt'

"Looking forward to seeing your final results." Homeowner admits to 'embarrassing mistake' after trying to fix their yard: 'Mistakes happen, but that one sure would hurt' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Dumpster diver shares massive haul of candy found at nearby store: 'Why would they throw it out?'

"Why not discount it?" Dumpster diver shares massive haul of candy found at nearby store: 'Why would they throw it out?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Resident baffled after finding unsolicited electronic item in mail: 'It's such a waste of resources'

"A good sign to never work with them." Resident baffled after finding unsolicited electronic item in mail: 'It's such a waste of resources' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Officials issue warning after discovering hundreds of pieces of tar along coastal states: 'Right now, it is an unknown source'

"It is a slightly gooey texture that may be petroleum-related." Officials issue warning after discovering hundreds of pieces of tar along coastal states: 'Right now, it is an unknown source' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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UK high court issues landmark ruling regarding dirty energy project approval: 'This is hugely significant, not just in the UK but in the world'

"It's not the end of oil, but it's definitely an important procedural step that has been long overdue." UK high court issues landmark ruling regarding dirty energy project approval: 'This is hugely significant, not just in the UK but in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Man calls out nationwide problem with massive health consequences: 'This can't be on accident'

"Why isn't this on the news?" Man calls out nationwide problem with massive health consequences: 'This can't be on accident' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Startup develops 'screw-like' generator that could harness largely untapped energy of waves — here's how it works

"We have the potential to produce renewable energy from solar, wind, tidal and wave resources." Startup develops 'screw-like' generator that could harness largely untapped energy of waves — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers uncover more evidence linking air pollution to brain inflammation and dementia: 'Significant and concerning health effects'

The neurological impact of toxic substances in the environment isn't limited to a single condition. Researchers uncover more evidence linking air pollution to brain inflammation and dementia: 'Significant and concerning health effects' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of 'fabulous' yard transformation: 'Seeing this gives me a lot of hope'

"The difference two years makes." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of 'fabulous' yard transformation: 'Seeing this gives me a lot of hope' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Conservation authorities issue plea for deviant off-roaders to come forward: 'Hugely disappointing'

"Everything is suffering." Conservation authorities issue plea for deviant off-roaders to come forward: 'Hugely disappointing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State officials develop unexpectedly simple solution to slash pollution in shipping industry: 'Coastlines and channels have been made safer and cleaner'

"It is time, long past time to build on this regional success with the resources and recognition of our federal government." State officials develop unexpectedly simple solution to slash pollution in shipping industry: 'Coastlines and channels have been made safer and cleaner' fi … | Continue reading


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Researchers reap unexpected benefits after implementing 'wind park' that can revolutionize energy production: 'Huge potential'

"We have so much untapped area within our turbines that is not being used." Researchers reap unexpected benefits after implementing 'wind park' that can revolutionize energy production: 'Huge potential' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Construction giant makes 'green concrete' breakthrough in recycling old building materials: 'The greatest hurdle is getting everybody on board'

The material is actually being used in real life construction projects. Construction giant makes 'green concrete' breakthrough in recycling old building materials: 'The greatest hurdle is getting everybody on board' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers make breakthrough in recycling old materials into new concrete — and it could have major implications

The team tested replacements for sand and measured the effects of different ratios. Researchers make breakthrough in recycling old materials into new concrete — and it could have major implications first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Chinese company achieves breakthrough in race to fusion — here's why it's a major step toward unlimited affordable power

"Reducing the size and price of tokamaks is ideal for making the technology commercial." Chinese company achieves breakthrough in race to fusion — here's why it's a major step toward unlimited affordable power first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Expert climber takes action after worrisome trend threatens climbing paths on iconic mountain: 'We have destroyed its beauty with our own hands'

"If more people go to climb there will be more waste." Expert climber takes action after worrisome trend threatens climbing paths on iconic mountain: 'We have destroyed its beauty with our own hands' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Man raises concerns after suspecting friend's landlord of stealing electricity from her: 'Actually sounds like felony level theft and fraud'

"It's not unheard of for landlords to defraud tenants on utility fees." Man raises concerns after suspecting friend's landlord of stealing electricity from her: 'Actually sounds like felony level theft and fraud' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Study makes concerning findings about snowfall across the northern hemisphere: '[We] will need to take account of these changes'

"Water managers need different strategies to adapt to this, depending on their location." Study makes concerning findings about snowfall across the northern hemisphere: '[We] will need to take account of these changes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Outraged resident shares aftermath photo of building owner pouring diesel on trees blocking view: 'This should be a jail sentence'

"There's still a tree in front of the building, now it's just ugly and dead." Outraged resident shares aftermath photo of building owner pouring diesel on trees blocking view: 'This should be a jail sentence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mom shares clever trick to repurpose old baby bottles for on-the-go containers: 'I try to reuse as much as possible'

"This is a good idea." Mom shares clever trick to repurpose old baby bottles for on-the-go containers: 'I try to reuse as much as possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Woman shares simple hack to freshen your home with an unexpected ingredient: 'It also absorbs the bad smells'

"Definitely will be using this!" Woman shares simple hack to freshen your home with an unexpected ingredient: 'It also absorbs the bad smells' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Sustainability enthusiasts share simple trick to clean your wood stove without spending a dime: 'Works like a charm'

"I shall try this." Sustainability enthusiasts share simple trick to clean your wood stove without spending a dime: 'Works like a charm' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper stunned after stumbling upon 'beautiful' vintage furniture at local yard sale: 'Looks like it's in incredible condition'

"Really cool piece!" Shopper stunned after stumbling upon 'beautiful' vintage furniture at local yard sale: 'Looks like it's in incredible condition' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Builders develop 3D-printed home that can withstand magnitude 7 earthquakes: 'Built to last'

"With this project, our company has confidently stepped into the future." Builders develop 3D-printed home that can withstand magnitude 7 earthquakes: 'Built to last' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla Megapack to power world's largest offshore wind farm: 'The battery will help ensure that renewable energy is used in the best possible way'

"This project demonstrates the value and flexibility of Tesla’s best-in-class power electronics." Tesla Megapack to power world's largest offshore wind farm: 'The battery will help ensure that renewable energy is used in the best possible way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists discover clean energy offers US nearly $250 billion in health savings: 'These findings can help us target future wind and solar development'

"It is also important to recognize when something is working." Scientists discover clean energy offers US nearly $250 billion in health savings: 'These findings can help us target future wind and solar development' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner battles 'ridiculous' HOA insurance requirement for EV charger: 'The solution is ... change the rules'

"It's been impossible to talk them down from this high horse." Homeowner battles 'ridiculous' HOA insurance requirement for EV charger: 'The solution is ... change the rules' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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