"The next step is to roll out this new solution." Green hydrogen producer signs first-of-its-kind agreement with major steel company: 'Increasingly necessary to ensure the long-term survival of our industries' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Only plant bamboo if you never want to see the rest of your garden again." Gardener issues warning against using bamboo in landscaping: 'Your neighbor would hate you forever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I've worked for the company before. ... The pictures are accurate." Grocery store employee raises questions after sharing photos of carts full of wasted food: 'I see this on a daily basis' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I found the severely invasive section of my garden center." Gardener raises concerns about products found at local nursery: 'Should be illegal to sell them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The study revealed that the state accounts for 60% to 85% of the nation's pollution from the gas. Experts raise health concerns after study finds California leads nation in potent pest-killing pollutant: '[It] has sort of slipped under the radar' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's the industry's worst nightmare." US Supreme Court strikes down oil companies' tactics to delay lawsuits against them from going to trial: 'Now they have to face the music' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There's no excuse for this." Pedestrian shares disheartening experience walking alongside road in major US city: 'You're literally forgotten about' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Building on existing infrastructure reduces costs and construction times, which means quicker, cheaper access to abundant clean energy for residents. One of nation's largest solar projects nears completion in old coal mining town — here's how it will usher in a new energy era fir … | Continue reading
Prisoners are especially vulnerable to these chemicals because they have little control over their environment. New report reveals major health threat facing nearly 1 million incarcerated Americans: 'Increased monitoring of [prison] drinking water is needed' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
"It was so satisfying to flip through those pictures and see your progress." New gardener shares captivating before-and-after photos after transforming overgrown nightmare: 'That's a lot of work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"People should be in no doubt." Experts warn 'real risk' for major food price increases due to unprecedented conditions: 'A crisis is building' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Putting them near plants, animals, and children is downright dangerous. Landscaper issues warning for homeowners considering common lawn product that is 'impossible' to get rid of: 'It will literally kill your plants' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“This is like a Victorian candlemaker arguing that the lightbulb can never replace the candle." Ph.D. student debunks common misinformation about renewable energy transition: 'So many people don't understand' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Those diagnosed experienced severe joint pain that could be categorized as "significantly impacting their quality of life." Researchers discover long-term impact of commonly contracted mosquito-borne disease: 'Can cause pain for years' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's heartbreaking, you know, to just know that this is how people naturally behave." Austin resident shares concerning experience after Memorial Day weekend park visit: 'It's very scary' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The move is a reflection of the priorities of the store, as well as of its shoppers. Major grocery chain announces first-of-its-kind paper wine bottle: 'A big difference for our planet' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This type of creative approach is more needed than ever. Ingenious 'Guardian Toad' device helps control populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While animal poaching tends to get much more mainstream attention, tree poaching is also a big problem. Tree DNA helps solve case of illegal tree harvesting: 'Another great tool ... to combat the theft of natural resources' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I can't believe there aren't laws against this." Outraged beachgoer sparks discussion with photos of advertisements blocking sunset over water: 'It's going to be expensive for ad-free nature in the future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Those substantial impacts include heat exhaustion, which can lead to potential heat strokes. Study finds heat waves linger for longer periods of time: 'This really has strong impacts on public health' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is super helpful!" Farmer shares 'spicy' tip for preventing fungal disease in garden plants: 'It's nature's natural, organic fungicide' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would have called the park authorities." Hiker shares frustrating encounter with fellow hikers ignoring warning signs: 'This infuriates me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We know that our hot dogs are beloved by many." IKEA announces new changes to its iconic menu items: 'We're proud to expand our food options' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Instead of immediately sending your plastic containers to the recycling bin, see if there's a way you can reuse them!" Video shares simple hack to transform wasteful food packaging into helpful kitchen tool: 'I didn't know about this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The funding could have helped people in Florida who are already being impacted by extreme weather and rising temperatures. Florida and other states reject millions in federal money to help prepare for future disasters: 'This money is money that Florida taxpayers have already paid … | Continue reading
"The proposed solutions address current challenges and set the stage for a greener and more efficient future for agriculture." Scientists propose innovative electric tractor design to revolutionize agriculture industry — and it has some remarkable features first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
Tips like this are a great way to stretch your budget. Home cook offers simple advice to revive stale tortilla chips: 'Can't believe I hadn't thought of this before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Minimizing your air conditioning and heater usage is a massive win for your wallet and the environment. Appliance repairman demonstrates simple step to cool any room in minutes: 'Allowing you to ease off the AC' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You're telling me I can swing a chainsaw on a rope around in circles and get paid for it?!" Tenant in disbelief after gardener hired by landlord butchers backyard landscaping: 'Looks like he trimmed it with ninja stars' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I'm in awe." Shopper stunned after discovering previous owner of shirt bought from thrift store: 'This is one of the coolest things I've seen' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the race to keep our planet cool, there's a bright light on the horizon. Researchers develop water-based battery that has twice the energy density of lithium batteries: 'Demonstrating significant stability' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Fossil fuels provided less than a quarter of the EU's energy for the first time ever." New report reveals historic milestone as Portugal meets 95% of its electricity needs with clean energy — here's what this means for the rest of the world first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Adobe homes such as this one are becoming popular as homeowners seek to reduce their energy bills and environmental impact. Nearly 200-year-old adobe home once registered by National Park Service on the market for over $10 million: 'The current owners honored the history' first a … | Continue reading
The variability of charge options signals the popularity of EVs among consumers. BP eager to expand its electric charging unit after Elon Musk lays off Tesla's EV charging business employees: 'We are aggressively looking to acquire real estate to scale our network' first appeared … | Continue reading
"Our study thus implies that expanding urban green spaces could promote good mental health." Researchers investigate connection between mental health and long-term exposure to environmental factor: 'This was just an idea rooted in our minds' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"HOAs ... will have to open up their rules." Homeowner questions whether HOAs could be barred from enforcing yard maintenance with latest water restrictions: 'Raise this issue at your next meeting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"As long as the seagrasses are there, the metals are safe and trapped in the sediments." Marine scientists discover remarkable importance of seagrass in preventing heavy metal contamination: 'It's an environment we cannot lose' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These VTOLs are perhaps best suited to address the pollution generated from personal aircraft usage. Startup unveils hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft — and it could revolutionize aviation first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It can take years of vigilance." Landscaper seeks advice on how to handle 'hellscape' teeming with invasive plants: 'It is not quick or easy by any means' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Just, why?" Shopper questions supposed skincare product seen in online ad: 'That's honestly just sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Tropical milkweed strikes again." Gardener issues warning after discovering misleading product label from big box store: 'I made this mistake last year' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The burning of dirty fuels like oil and gas, deforestation, wildfires, and the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers have all contributed to the spike in these gases. Top scientists issue warning after dangerous gases hit record-high measurements in our air: 'We still have a lot of w … | Continue reading
"Putin's war machine has now lost one of its cash cows." New law with bipartisan support weans American power plants from Russian uranium: 'A great win for America's people and for America's energy future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Bless your heart for saving him." Passerby issues PSA while recording harrowing rescue of squirrel from constricting litter: 'This is so heartbreaking' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The team envisions portable power cells energizing monitors for medical devices without the need for batteries. Researchers make unprecedented breakthrough with bendable, waterproof solar cell: 'Something that has never been achieved before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We all breathe the same air." Researchers make disturbing air pollution discovery in small rural town: 'Everyone — from young to old — is inevitably affected' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That hell strip looks so nice, you really can't call it a hell strip anymore." Gardener shares before-and-after photos after transforming 'hell strip' into pollinator's paradise: 'Really amazing work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Proof we cannot have anything nice." Driver shares frustration after testing out 4 public electric vehicle chargers: 'Not good for reliability' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading