"I think I'm too close to this bear and I'm in another continent." Bystander captures nerve-wracking photo of tourist getting too close to adult bear for photo opportunity: 'It could attack him' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"In a situation that's in constant flux, what you want to do is position yourself to go with it." Local farmer single-handedly fights coastal erosion with innovative solution: 'He never tried to take credit for it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The reserve soon plans to build on its wildlife rewilding program. Nature reserve witnesses conservation miracle after rewilding efforts of multibillion dollar project: 'We're seeing some amazing successes already' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These sensors can be made on-demand, right where they're needed." Researchers develop 'spider silk' bioelectronic sensors for diverse applications: 'We can put sensors almost anywhere and repair them where and when they need it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These sensors can be made on-demand, right where they're needed." Researchers develop 'spider silk' bioelectronic sensors for diverse applications: 'We can put sensors almost anywhere and repair them where and when they need it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The complex is made of both recycled concrete and a timber-concrete composite and was constructed with short transportation routes in mind to minimize the project's carbon footprint. Developers set precedent for future of apartment living with revolutionary complex — here are its … | Continue reading
Making the federal tax credit even easier to claim can only help the EV market — and, in turn, help the environment. Major auto retailers make plans to offer EV tax credit at point of sale — here's how it could change car buying experience first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This news is a win for the American people and for the planet. New report details recent shift in America's energy sector: 'More records were broken in March' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What a find!!" Shopper shares thrill after finding high-end kitchen appliance at thrift store: 'It's my favorite appliance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"After fleeing the plantations, where do you find food to survive?" Rare rice seeds hidden by ancestor fleeing from slavery have been harvested for generations — now the rice could be key to climate resilience first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The Lion8 Tractor embodies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of possibility." Manufacturer unveils the Lion8 Tractor — the state-of-the-art all-electric big rig with a major EV advantage first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It sucked." Customer calls out Lowe's for selling problematic products in garden department: 'We had to rip out so much of the stuff' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The idea is that if you can build these tunnels underneath our infrastructure ... you can use them to deliver packages instead of using cars on our roads." These underground robots could help deliver our packages in the future: 'Could free up room on the highways' first appeared … | Continue reading
"Thank you! This advice arrived just in time." Homesteader shares quick and easy trick to collect veggie seeds from your garden: 'This is genius' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The delisted lake previously had elevated phosphorus levels, which fueled plant and algae growth and left it green and unhealthy. Major lake makes monumental return after two decades on 'impaired water list': 'Absolutely the cleanest I've seen this lake' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading
"It revolutionizes how we harness sunlight." Tech company unveils tiny spheres that outperform solar panels using both sun and artificial light — and the company says they could hit 60 times the current capacity first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"How in the world are we JUST being told this happens with gas stoves?" Man stunned by results after testing indoor air pollution while cooking with gas stove: 'This is alarming' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It'll kill any tree it climbs, eventually." Homeowner issues warning about irrevocable gardening mistake: 'It knows no property lines and will take over' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We [for real] get this thrown out every week." Walmart employee shares disappointing photo of product going to waste: 'Absolutely disgusting how much food gets wasted' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The strategy falls short of food-waste laws in other countries and even those of some American states." White House announces country's first strategy to tackle national problem of food waste: 'Everyone has a role to play' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The incident snapped the electricity connection for around five hours." Residents call out government for controversial energy switch posing 'serious threat' to cornered wildlife: 'I am especially concerned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It became clear ... that a more efficient alternative was needed. Village leader spearheads renewable energy project, allowing community to flourish amid severe droughts: 'There is no more air or soil pollution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We need better plant education." Lowe's customer shares concerning product on shelves in garden center: 'I can't imagine anyone is buying them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This one-two punch to our hearts and minds is especially worrying because both air pollution and mental illness are already major public health threats on their own. New study uncovers 'dual threat' of air pollution, affecting heart and mental health: 'Public health strategies ar … | Continue reading
"One of my favorite backyard roommates!" Homeowner captures photo of 'sweet' visitors after adding native plants to backyard oasis: 'That means you're doing good stuff in your garden' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Love this idea!" Car owner demonstrates simple hack for cleaning frustratingly foggy headlights at home: 'I have to try this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Get a pitchfork and some gloves and start pulling." Gardener shares 3-year update in removal of stubborn invasive plant that took over land: 'Demands meticulous hand clearing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Nothing gives you the right to destroy property." EV driver shares photo of concerning scene at local charging station: 'This angers me so much' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The actual cost? Nearly $95 billion. First-of-its-kind research uncovers true cost of growing diseases threatening billions: 'This … burden needs to be appropriately quantified' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Every year, we were more and more optimistic about the future." Conservationists astounded after wild cat on brink of extinction makes resurgence decades later: 'Greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved through conservation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Job well done." Beachgoer shares concerning video after saving massive sea turtle entangled in web of ocean plastic: 'Such an amazing act of kindness' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It’s like the movie Up except there are no balloons, no adventure, and not even any big buildings." Local resident sparks debate about city development after sharing images of home in middle of massive, desolate parking lot: 'This is sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sternlicht is just the latest homeowner to have their multimillion-dollar estate threatened by erosion. Unanticipated fallout forces billionaire to demolish beachside home crumbling into the sea: 'There's absolutely nothing we can do' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're well ahead of where we would have been because people conserved last year in what was a record water year." Officials rejoice after iconic US lake system reaches peak water levels for first time in over a decade: 'Keep conserving, it's actually working' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
"As a mother, I can only imagine the anxiety that mama moose was experiencing." Video shows heroic team rescue young moose from 'sure demise' in developed area: 'Thank you for saving the little baby' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The stuff of dreams." Shopper stunned after discovering contents of bag purchased from local thrift store: 'I don't know why anyone would give [that] away' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You have done a great job." Homeowner shares before-and-after photo after ditching barren lawn: 'This doesn't even look like the same property' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I genuinely feel sad for wildlife." Bystander holds breath while capturing video of entitled tourists getting too close to sea lions for selfie: 'What's wrong with people?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"How do we get local politicians to care about this kind of stuff cuz they blatantly don't?" Local shares frustrating experience navigating town without a vehicle: 'When you make the safe option inconvenient, you incentivize risky behavior' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Rather than doubling down, they’re quietly dressing up their backpedaling and low ambition as worthy pragmatism." Unilever provokes critics as it backtracks on environmental and social pledges: 'Should hang their heads in shame' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"In the medium term, this will enable levels of nitrogen fertilizer being applied to be adapted to crops’ needs in real time." AI could make agriculture more efficient: 'Improving decision making and intervention in plant production' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Our climate anxiety peaked." Siblings abandon modern construction methods to build hand-sculpted mud house in mountains: 'If birds and ants can make their homes, why can't we?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We are excited to see the continued energy and support of this innovative manufacturing facility." Toyota invests nearly $14 billion on EV battery 'megasite' to turn struggling community into economic boom town: 'It represents generational wealth to families that haven't had it … | Continue reading
Solar power is an excellent way to ease the pain of rising electricity bills. Tesla's futuristic 'solar roof' could help you earn $350 a month on top of a $0 power bill first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The quaint village of just 1,900 people showed the world what's possible. Clean energy project proves even small efforts can make massive impact on communities in need: 'A mechanism for advancing energy justice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Awesome for you!" Shopper stuns internet after finding viral dress on thrift store rack: 'I always dreamed about owning this dress' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What we do know is that our utilities have real problems." Communities band together to take on multibillion-dollar corporations in fight against high utility bills: 'A necessarily ambitious and visionary effort' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The news marks an interesting intersection of pursuits. Major mining company is testing a new type of energy-saving truck that's heavier than a blue whale: 'We are offering our mines in Brazil as a testing ground' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading