Study reveals concerning trend in urine samples of pregnant women: 'This is not benign exposure'

"Fetal DNA is being shaped by these exposures." Study reveals concerning trend in urine samples of pregnant women: 'This is not benign exposure' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tenant retaliates against landlord for taking advantage of their property upgrades: 'I took my whole garden with me'

This experience is proof that environmentally responsible practices can benefit both renters and landlords. Tenant retaliates against landlord for taking advantage of their property upgrades: 'I took my whole garden with me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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University students loudly protest commencement speaker who heads dirty-energy company: 'This is such a disgrace'

The reasons why anyone in the administration thought that this executive would be an ideal person to address the graduating students are a mystery. University students loudly protest commencement speaker who heads dirty-energy company: 'This is such a disgrace' first appeared on … | Continue reading


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Hiker shares frustration after encountering upsetting scene on trail: 'Do better'

"Go pick up some trash at your local mountain or park." Hiker shares frustration after encountering upsetting scene on trail: 'Do better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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James Beard–nominated chef shares how his culture influenced cuisine based on invasive species: 'Our people have been doing that in the mountains for thousands of years'

"Food was a big part of our family, but not in the way of this romanticized view of food." James Beard–nominated chef shares how his culture influenced cuisine based on invasive species: 'Our people have been doing that in the mountains for thousands of years' first appeared on T … | Continue reading


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Homeowner horrified after finding unattended fire left in dry woods near home: 'The fire marshal will be very interested in checking that out'

It's up to everyone to educate those who might engage in these potentially devastating behaviors, which can quickly turn horrifying and deadly. Homeowner horrified after finding unattended fire left in dry woods near home: 'The fire marshal will be very interested in checking tha … | Continue reading


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Scientists make advancements with groundbreaking binary organic solar cell technology: 'Highly efficient and stable'

The scientists are improving the technology while also making the cells easier to place. Scientists make advancements with groundbreaking binary organic solar cell technology: 'Highly efficient and stable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Conservationists sound alarm over concerning trend in Maryland wetlands: 'It's more critical than ever'

"Land managers can proactively identify areas that will be key for wildlife conservation while protecting coastal communities." Conservationists sound alarm over concerning trend in Maryland wetlands: 'It's more critical than ever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists sound alarm over weather events 'rapidly increasing' globally: 'Tropical coastlines were the hardest hit'

Heat waves and coastal floods are increasingly striking at the same time. Scientists sound alarm over weather events 'rapidly increasing' globally: 'Tropical coastlines were the hardest hit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Experts raise alarm as death toll surpasses 100 after atypical storms: 'This is exactly what we've been warning about'

The flooding damaged roads and infrastructure. Experts raise alarm as death toll surpasses 100 after atypical storms: 'This is exactly what we've been warning about' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Plant expert shares simple trick to ensure ripe watermelon pick every time: 'They're so yummy'

"You're pretty guaranteed that it's ready." Plant expert shares simple trick to ensure ripe watermelon pick every time: 'They're so yummy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Spectator shares frustrating photo of visitor ignoring national park warnings: 'Too many people not following rules'

In this case, one wrong step could have spelled the end. Spectator shares frustrating photo of visitor ignoring national park warnings: 'Too many people not following rules' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tide launches new form of laundry detergent without any plastic — here's how it could rattle the industry

"Tide evo embodies over a decade of research and development." Tide launches new form of laundry detergent without any plastic — here's how it could rattle the industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Expert gardener demonstrates affordable method to speed up new plant growth: 'This is the real deal'

"Great idea." Expert gardener demonstrates affordable method to speed up new plant growth: 'This is the real deal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Residents raise concerns as state's poultry industry takes advantage of lax waste management regulations: 'We can do better'

The poultry industry in the state has already been linked with a number of environmental concerns. Residents raise concerns as state's poultry industry takes advantage of lax waste management regulations: 'We can do better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biotech company develops promising bacteria-based technology to cut down worldwide pollution: 'We actually see a path to a solution'

"We stand at a critical moment in history and are ready to meet the challenges head-on." Biotech company develops promising bacteria-based technology to cut down worldwide pollution: 'We actually see a path to a solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Airline offers first-of-its-kind promo to help passengers qualify for elite status — and to help the planet

"We're really seeing a lot of uptake in that next-generation traveler." Airline offers first-of-its-kind promo to help passengers qualify for elite status — and to help the planet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Recently listed home garners attention for its unique, upcycled design: 'The bottles keep the house really comfortable'

This home isn't the only example of how alternative building methods can help regulate internal temperatures. Recently listed home garners attention for its unique, upcycled design: 'The bottles keep the house really comfortable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener repurposes old bed frame for creative planting solution: 'Your plants look very happy'

"Looks intentional, as though it was designed for the vines!" Gardener repurposes old bed frame for creative planting solution: 'Your plants look very happy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Family empowers community to join mission in protecting critical insect species: 'We are all involved'

The Indigenous efforts to save the bee have also caught the eye of scientists, who are learning from and collaborating with the communities. Family empowers community to join mission in protecting critical insect species: 'We are all involved' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Woman shares 'incredible' trick to revive tarnished utensils with pantry staple: 'That's absolutely brilliant'

"Works like a charm." Woman shares 'incredible' trick to revive tarnished utensils with pantry staple: 'That's absolutely brilliant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper shares high-end kitchen appliance found tucked away at local garage sale: 'I am officially incandescent with jealousy'

"I have legitimately been looking for one of these for nearly 10 years, and I am just shocked to find it in such a casual environment." Shopper shares high-end kitchen appliance found tucked away at local garage sale: 'I am officially incandescent with jealousy' first appeared on … | Continue reading


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Chinese automaker to release innovative, next-generation EV battery this year — here's how it could revolutionize EV market

"In terms of battery safety and energy density, BYD's Blade Battery has obvious advantages." Chinese automaker to release innovative, next-generation EV battery this year — here's how it could revolutionize EV market first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Companies ink major deal on energy storage system: 'To ensure a stable and reliable energy grid'

Because the battery system will store this energy from wind and solar power, it will also be clean, making it safer and more sustainable. Companies ink major deal on energy storage system: 'To ensure a stable and reliable energy grid' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla reduces prices for some of its most popular models: 'Teslas are now cheaper than the average new car'

"This is taking away the 'EVs are too expensive' story." Tesla reduces prices for some of its most popular models: 'Teslas are now cheaper than the average new car' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner warned against making yard mistake to appease HOA: 'Make sure you read the statute'

Many HOAs dislike ground cover other than grass, and residents often have an uphill battle to plant anything else. Homeowner warned against making yard mistake to appease HOA: 'Make sure you read the statute' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Conservancy achieves incredible milestone with release of 'ecosystem engineer' tortoises: 'We need to remain vigilant'

"We will continue to closely monitor the situation." Conservancy achieves incredible milestone with release of 'ecosystem engineer' tortoises: 'We need to remain vigilant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Officials celebrate opening of fully electric bus fleet: 'Progress continues to be at the forefront of this city'

"By embracing clean, electric power, we're paving the way for a healthier environment." Officials celebrate opening of fully electric bus fleet: 'Progress continues to be at the forefront of this city' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener seeks advice after making beginner mistake with planter boxes: 'It shouldn't be end of the world'

"Do your best and don't give up." Gardener seeks advice after making beginner mistake with planter boxes: 'It shouldn't be end of the world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Customer calls out popular grocery chain over produce section offering: 'I do wish they'd jump on the sustainability train'

"Really, Wegmans?" Customer calls out popular grocery chain over produce section offering: 'I do wish they'd jump on the sustainability train' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Photo raises concerns about car dealership's marketing practice: 'Did you report it?'

"I've reported this to 'code enforcement' and it changed in less than a week." Photo raises concerns about car dealership's marketing practice: 'Did you report it?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New study makes concerning prediction about future of sheep industry: 'It's a worry, a big worry'

"We're going to have a smaller footprint for agriculture production if things keep going as predicted." New study makes concerning prediction about future of sheep industry: 'It's a worry, a big worry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Diver issues PSA after fishing out items in middle of ocean: 'I wish people really understood'

"So many need to hear this!" Diver issues PSA after fishing out items in middle of ocean: 'I wish people really understood' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Cyclist sparks concern after sharing experience using 'incredibly dangerous' infrastructure: 'The worst bike lane I have ever seen'

"I sure hope nobody merges here and flattens me like a pancake." Cyclist sparks concern after sharing experience using 'incredibly dangerous' infrastructure: 'The worst bike lane I have ever seen' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Company receives approval to install fully submerged wave energy converter to generate clean power: 'This is an exciting green light'

"We keep taking important steps towards being grid-connected and generating renewable electricity from waves." Company receives approval to install fully submerged wave energy converter to generate clean power: 'This is an exciting green light' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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U.S.-Mexico border residents fed up with air pollution from ceaseless traffic: 'It's a public health issue'

"Lives are being affected." U.S.-Mexico border residents fed up with air pollution from ceaseless traffic: 'It's a public health issue' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener raises concern after examining new order of soil: 'It was rather cheap, should have known'

"What can I do to make it useful anyway?" Gardener raises concern after examining new order of soil: 'It was rather cheap, should have known' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Major athletic apparel brand under fire for misleading representations: 'Business is inconsistent with its public claims'

"They benefit from a carefully constructed image of environmental sustainability and wellness … but their exponential growth has been built on fossil fuels." Major athletic apparel brand under fire for misleading representations: 'Business is inconsistent with its public claims' … | Continue reading


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Health officials issue warning over outbreaks of virus: 'Poses a significant risk'

It's part of a concerning trend of increasing incidence rates for vector-borne diseases. Health officials issue warning over outbreaks of virus: 'Poses a significant risk' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Wildlife trust issues warning after young seal found dead on beach: 'Down to all of us to act responsibly'

"We have been operating for 75 years, and we have taken all this time to protect wildlife. So when something like this happens, it feels like a failure." Wildlife trust issues warning after young seal found dead on beach: 'Down to all of us to act responsibly' first appeared on T … | Continue reading


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Scientists uncover unexpected side effect of rising temperatures on species: 'Maybe there's hope for species to be resilient'

Every ecosystem exists in balance — any change can have ripple effects that result in unforeseen consequences. Scientists uncover unexpected side effect of rising temperatures on species: 'Maybe there's hope for species to be resilient' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists raise concerns as dangerous illness threatens over 1 billion people: 'We may see more frequent outbreaks'

The zoonotic illness causes symptoms including fever and chills, headaches, body aches and muscle pain, and mental changes ranging. Scientists raise concerns as dangerous illness threatens over 1 billion people: 'We may see more frequent outbreaks' first appeared on The Cool Down … | Continue reading


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Lawmakers advance strict bill to prevent water exports: 'We need to be responsible'

Unfortunately, these laws are a canary in the coal mine for the worsening droughts across the U.S. Lawmakers advance strict bill to prevent water exports: 'We need to be responsible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener demonstrates simple method to grow seemingly endless supply of protein-packed food: 'They grow very quickly'

"Now I know what to do this afternoon!" Gardener demonstrates simple method to grow seemingly endless supply of protein-packed food: 'They grow very quickly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Fisherman convicted for disturbing protected natural wonder with shovel: 'His actions resulted in significant financial and ecological harm'

"Punishments for damaging natural places and our wildlife need to be dramatically increased in severity." Fisherman convicted for disturbing protected natural wonder with shovel: 'His actions resulted in significant financial and ecological harm' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Plant expert shares watering hack to save money on gardening equipment: 'This is so smart'

"Such a good idea!" Plant expert shares watering hack to save money on gardening equipment: 'This is so smart' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists use fascinating method to save future of apple industry: 'We have an opportunity to taste back in time'

"When we first embarked on this project we were overwhelmed by the public interest." Scientists use fascinating method to save future of apple industry: 'We have an opportunity to taste back in time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Home cook shares tip to keep ginger root fresher for longer: 'How am I just finding this out?'

Ginger is a great addition to many recipes, so this hack will help you amp up your cooking while wasting less ginger. Home cook shares tip to keep ginger root fresher for longer: 'How am I just finding this out?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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