"Hopefully, this will facilitate deeper understanding of how climate change will impact individuals directly." MIT researchers develop incredible tool to show how your home will be impacted by extreme weather: 'Quite innovative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The renewables future has arrived." Report highlights turning point as clean energy accounts for 30% of global power supply: 'Faster than anyone thought possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Don't let HOAs stop you from creating the home of your dreams." Homeowner seeks advice on creating low-maintenance yard to appease HOA: 'Curious if it was even a possibility' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're in an era where intentional discrimination is increasingly hard to prove, but discriminatory impacts are not going away." Politicians file petition against EPA to limit investigations of civil rights violations: 'I think it's a test' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I just last month saw this train at speed, all I can say is wow!" Footage captures fastest train in America fly past station at top speed: 'The US needs more of these' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That makes no sense, and it's unconscionable." State governor passes law inhibiting protections for outdoor workers during sweltering temperatures: 'It's incomprehensible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Glaciers melt much faster in the ocean than assumed previously." Research uncovers 'grounding zone' responsible for accelerated melting of critical glacier: 'The modeling work in this study confirms these fears' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These domestic recycling solutions enhance our energy security by reducing the nation's dependence on foreign materials." Government prize helps fund novel solutions for recycling old wind turbine materials: 'Capable of advancing the technologies to commercialization' first appe … | Continue reading
"We need to have government policies that ensure that chemicals that are being used and produced in the US are not creating toxic exposures to people." Concerning report highlights health risks associated with 'explosive growth' of industry: 'This can really only be accomplished … | Continue reading
"During the six-minute shot, we were able to measure quite nicely the central electron temperature." Scientists use rare metal to set new record in effort to produce limitless energy: 'It was a pretty remarkable result' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Sooner is better than later." Lawmakers greenlight new warning signage to halt growing threat in local communities: 'Making it aware to individuals who are purchasing is a step forward' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This type of sustainable home design helps save homeowners money. Architect designs home with remarkable features and state-of-the-art construction: 'A ground-breaking example for energy-efficient design and build' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If all the plants are concentrated in Florida, and a hurricane hits there, it will create a maximum power valley." Researchers propose building US-Caribbean 'super grid' to offset solar energy losses during tropical storms: 'Need to consider the normal trajectory of hurricanes' … | Continue reading
The creators revealed how many of 2024's Oscar contenders passed in its official debut in February. Researchers find surprising results after using 'Climate Reality Check' to analyze how Hollywood portrays global issues: 'Those stories can be critically acclaimed and make more mo … | Continue reading
This type of garden has minimal water needs, making it extremely cheap to maintain. Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after transforming 'dead lawn' into lush garden: 'You can turn a strip of boring sod into something special' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Overcoming the limitations of current storage solutions." Korean researchers develop battery that could eliminate major issue with electric cars: 'A new era where rapid charging becomes a reality' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The difference between an A- and an A+ might come down to how much spring precipitation the region receives." Water levels of iconic American lake rise near capacity for first time in years: 'Water year 2024 is well on its way to receiving an A' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Unfortunately, they are quite difficult to remove. Homebuyer upset after realizing previous owner's landscaping mistake: 'When I bought the house … I didn't know' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We hope that ... residents will answer this call to protect biodiversity." New mobile game offers monetary rewards for helping native plants thrive: 'We can inspire residents to get involved in the important work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Power outages can be life-threatening events, particularly during extreme weather. Citizens face hours-long blackout as major cities are scorched by record-breaking heat wave: 'This was something exceptional' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There's no need to waste the tin. It's far too pretty for that." Farm expert shares unexpected source for 'pretty' planters perfect for summer herbs: 'What a cool idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You could definitely tell at the dock the water is up." Local residents relieved after record-setting downpour dramatically raises water levels in lake following drought: 'Makes it a little easier' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We have to be critical about evaluating its longevity and risks." New study reveals devastating impact single hurricane could have on forested regions: 'We have to adequately account for the risks' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Use the power of herbs for pest control." Expert gardener shares perfect plant pairings to keep pests away without toxic chemicals: 'That's brilliant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The bill received widespread bipartisan support, bringing conservationists and lawmakers together in their quest to preserve the state's beaches. State lawmakers vote to ban balloon releases to curb marine pollution: 'There are so many other ways of celebrating that are not detri … | Continue reading
Expedia found that 90% of travelers seek sustainable travel options, and half are willing to pay more for those. Expedia announces new programs to benefit tourists and local communities: 'A travel industry that prioritizes both people and the planet' first appeared on The Cool Do … | Continue reading
"It was never true." New investigation uncovers disconnect in Amazon's claims about its recyclable plastic packaging: 'They're absolutely lying' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Going to try this." Woman shares simple way to rid sink faucets of stubborn limescale buildup: 'Using something you throw away anyway' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is not the time to go before the public and ask them to engage in policy changes that would harm the environment." Lawmakers seek votes to prevent legislation regulating household equipment: 'Their majorities are fragile right now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Thrift stores offer affordable alternatives for home appliances, clothing, furniture, and more. Shopper shares excitement with photo of recent kitchen appliance bought for cheap at local thrift store: 'Does it actually work?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The U.S. did not even come close to cracking the list. Newly released data shows 7 countries generate all their electricity from clean energy, offering hope for other nations: 'We don't need miracle technologies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Electric appliances tend to be more efficient. You could save thousands by replacing your old gas appliances — and now is a great time to do it first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We don't get any money." Energy efficiency company offers to pay clients' utility bills: 'We've got it all on the line' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Sreejith says that such a house cannot be emulated just by having a similar plan." Homeowners show off incredible home designed with sustainability at its core — see what makes it so unique first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That’s a very attractive economic development opportunity for a state like Kentucky — or maybe for its neighbors." Billion-dollar 'green smelter' project sparks debate over future of dying industry: 'There's a huge opportunity on the table' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The success of crops is what puts money on the table for agriculturalists. Villagers suffer major crop losses due to copper mine irrigation: 'How can I not be angry?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The fact that something was a plant once, that isn’t what makes it sustainable." Ph.D. student debunks common misinformation about coal: 'It's one of a number of bogus arguments they use' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The innovations capitalize on tech and drilling concepts from the fossil industry, sometimes even utilizing abandoned sites. Company receives Pentagon contract to investigate potential site for 'dry rock' geothermal power plant: 'Enabling us to realize a goal of deploying geother … | Continue reading
"We're never going to get them back." Researchers using advanced underwater camera find radioactive waste dumped off coast: 'The more we look, the more we find' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Previous research has already linked traffic-related air pollution to a range of health problems, including respiratory diseases. New study finds traffic-linked pollution to be major cause of severe cognitive decline: 'The findings ... will alarm anyone living in a town or city' … | Continue reading
Each of the last nine years now has been hotter than any other. Researchers declare summer of 2023 was hottest in 2 millennia: 'It's still an active area of research' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would love to do something similar around my neighborhood." Resident shares before-and-after photos of barren parking strip transformation: 'Imagine how beautiful the city could look if everyone shared some of your imagination' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Talk to the owner or tenant of the property as they would need to enforce towing." Driver shares photo of common annoying parking problem at charging stations: 'How do you report this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"For us, as people who eat things that these [honeybees] pollinate for us ... it can have a big effect on food security." Researcher makes remarkable discovery about behavior of honeybees, yet concerns about their survival remain: 'Nothing can really escape its impact' first appe … | Continue reading
The coronavirus pandemic showed just what happens when global healthcare networks aren't prepared. Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could predict disease outbreaks months in advance — here's why this matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These guys definitely think they're funny." Driver shares frustrating photo of truck parked in EV charging spot: 'I just don't get it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"In the scale of the big challenges the different cities are looking at, this is a very solvable one." State's closing of coal power plants could help facilitate water reallocation: 'We know what the solutions are' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The habitat of ticks has been expanding, which could lead to an increase in tick-borne illnesses. Town confirms first case of concerning virus spread by ticks: 'It does not spread through coughing or sneezing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading