"Can't wait to give this a try." Seasoned gardeners share surprisingly simple method to create nutrient-rich soil: 'I need to do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's not a zoo." Bystander shares video of tourists disregarding bison and calf crossing their path at national park: 'These people don't realize what they are doing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We have an opportunity to take our packaging innovation to an even greater level." Estée Lauder shares promising update about its efforts in developing sustainable beauty product packaging: 'This work is more important than ever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Candles are expensive — you can get the most out of your purchase by reusing the jar. Woman shares simple hack to give your favorite candles a second life: 'Love this!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Putting this process into practice could help the livestock industry move closer to carbon neutrality. Scientists develop extraordinary method to transform manure into 'black gold' — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is brilliant … definitely saving this." Mom shares recipe to turn broccoli scraps into delicious meal: 'It couldn't be easier' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dealing with AC drain clogs can be timely and expensive to deal with, not to mention uncomfortable if your AC system becomes compromised. Homeowner reveals simple trick to help improve efficiency of AC system: 'You're going to save yourself a bunch of money' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
"I just don't understand." Tenant questions apartment lease clause prohibiting common household chore: 'How would they even stop you?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Guess I'd better go thrifting!" Shopper shares excitement after finding renowned kitchenware brand at thrift store: 'My jealousy knows no bounds' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Their durability and extremely fast charging capabilities make them useful for a wide range of applications." Scientists believe accident with battery-like supercapacitors allows for greater energy storage: 'It could be a turning point' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We have lots of coastal resort communities where the houses are on the edge of the sea." Engineers deploy 'sand motor' to protect shorefront communities from erosion — though it may be too late for some areas first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You all might have just saved me $280." Homeowner warned against using common yard landscaping technique with troublesome effects: 'It won't solve anything long term' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ticks are known to carry diseases and spread them to humans. Scientists make concerning discovery about proliferation of invasive ticks: 'Emphasizing the significance of long-term monitoring' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Of course we're going to see efforts to force the companies responsible for disasters to pick up the bill." State on verge of enacting legislation that would force oil industry to pay for its mess: 'You should play a role in cleaning it up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is one of the top reasons I don't bike." Cyclist shares frustrating photo of car encroaching dangerously on bike lane: 'Protected lanes should be used everywhere' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It must come to an end." Report reveals world's biggest banks have provided nearly $7 trillion in funding for oil and gas industry since 2016: '[They] continue to light the flame of the climate crisis' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Who did that?" Shopper raises concerns with photo of 'wasteful' fruit packaging found at grocery store: 'This is still not the way to do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Everything I've seen makes me very excited." Proposed high-speed railway would link two major US cities in just 90 minutes: 'The opportunity to revolutionize rail travel' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Pyxis Ocean saved a whopping six thousand pounds of fuel per day. Winged cargo ship with revolutionary tech features completes impressive trial at sea: 'It's an exciting time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We want to make these trees accessible to everyone." 'Promising' breakthrough could restore English landscape devastated by elm disease — here's how first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Many times greater." Research reveals remarkable impact of global conservation efforts: 'When conservation actions work, they really work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The main limiting factor is simply the massive size of container ships. World's largest electric container ship starts regular service: 'A new benchmark for the transformation for the shipping industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Despite this complete backwards gardening, we have many mature plants thriving. So I know it's not hopeless." Homeowner shares frustrations after finding landscaping mistake left by previous owners: 'You have my sympathy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The battery was maybe a year old." E-bike owner raises concerns about 'planned obsolescence' after attempting to fix old bike: 'How is this not illegal?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They're everywhere here." Mechanic shares photo of unexpected object that punctured vehicle's tire: 'This will be increasingly common' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Certainly the length of the river affected is pretty large and the numbers large." Fertilizer spill yields 'near-total' fish kill in 60-mile stretch of rivers: 'Astounding and disheartening' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There are still around 9 million lead pipes across the country, posing a risk to many communities. Biden administration announces multibillion-dollar fund to replace hazardous lead pipes: 'It's the biggest investment in U.S. history for water infrastructure' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
"The second I see a shop link, I'm out." Woman shares frustrations with invasive trend overwhelming TikTok feed: 'I've started blocking people' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It will demonstrate infrastructure safety and reliability in a real-world situation. State opens first-of-its-kind energy research and demonstration facility that could revolutionize hydrogen production: 'Well-positioned for growth and impact' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These are a type of "forever chemical" that pose a significant environmental threat because they are difficult to break down. Research reveals 'staggering' production of cancer-causing chemicals despite being banned for decades: 'We are supposed to be eliminating them' first appe … | Continue reading
"This is year three of the transformation." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after transforming grass lawn into something 'amazing': 'I adore seeing this sort of yard' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
One thing that all the experts agreed on was the challenges that these wild cats face and the need to protect them. Scientists surprised after discovering rare DNA following endangered animal's death: 'Gives us hope' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's not just you: Cars are getting bigger and bigger." Advocacy group raises concerns about top-selling SUVs: 'Absolutely ridiculous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Unfortunately, the display was unsurprising to those familiar with the area. Tourist shares photo of upsetting scene at secluded waterfall: 'Very embarrassing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It looks like there was an attempt to control it with barriers, but it burst through it all." Homeowner bewildered after invasive backyard plant starts overtaking house: 'Sometimes I think I should move' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I still have hours and hours to go." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos from ridding backyard of poison ivy and other invasive plants: 'That's so much hard work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We can't raise rates fast enough or high enough." Homeowners struggle to find insurance as major companies pull coverage in several states: 'We're marching toward an uninsurable future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"He does this every year." Homeowner frustrated after finding neighbor draining chlorinated pool water into their yard: 'This is actually illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They thought they were doing something really great right off the bat and quickly learned that a lot of people around here don't feel the same way." Fight ensues over pristine Texas land purchased by billionaire for luxury resort: 'The alarms went off when people in this area fi … | Continue reading
A record-breaking hot summer means heat waves will be hotter and most likely more deadly. New safety tool can help prepare for particularly high temperatures forecasted this summer: 'We'll be able to know how hot is too hot for health' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Foraging has opened up a whole new world of possibilities." Expert gardener shares recipe using commonly found weeds they foraged: 'This looks really yummy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Rather than tapering off, the global EV revolution appears to be gearing up for a new phase of growth." New report projects more than 1 in 5 cars sold this year will be electric: 'The continued momentum behind electric cars is clear in our data' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They got a great return on their investment during Trump's first term." Trump pledges to reverse Biden administration's climate policies and increase oil drilling in exchange for $1 billion from oil executives: 'They're in for an even bigger payout if he's reelected' first appea … | Continue reading
This would be the first treatment to combat the viral threat. Scientists develop edible antiviral treatment for crucial pollinator: 'The engineered algae boost the bee's immune system' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"No matter what you've made, it'll look a little fancier." Sustainability expert shares incredibly simple tip to make delicious use of wilting leafy greens: 'Don't let that wilted spinach go to waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These companies have delayed the measures we desperately need to avoid climate catastrophe. Leaked emails reveal oil companies privately betraying their pledges, misleading public: 'The time for accountability is now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"So happy for you." Shopper elated after stumbling upon unbelievable art supply haul at bin store: 'Absolutely amazing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The very top five of those plants are the ones listed on the bill." State lawmakers reach near-unanimous decision on bill that will impact homeowners across the state: 'An invasion has been under [our] nose' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading