Nevada data center plan for 2 private gas plants tests renewable-energy rules

Company filings say the two facilities would rely on methane-fired engines. | Continue reading


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Tesla Powerwall owner uses batteries daily, finds near-zero degradation after 3 years

One commenter said two Powerwall 2 units that were about five years old retained 92.9% and 91.3% capacity. | Continue reading


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British Columbia winery owner says wildfire damage could make harvest loss 'all or nothing'

Any replanting may have to wait until 2028. | Continue reading


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Pennsylvania lawmakers renew push to scrap school property taxes, raise sales, income taxes

"This is the No. 1 issue I hear from constituents." | Continue reading


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Across the US, drivers are going back to older cars as payments, repairs, and screens wear thin

"What I chose to have now is freedom over appearances." | Continue reading


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UK pipeline route would rip through Chester Zoo wildlife habitat, executive says

"Once it's gone, it's gone forever." | Continue reading


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Texas attorney accused of $1.45 million Ponzi scheme, pressuring couple to flee to Mexico

"Mr. Gilchrist's alleged conduct strikes at the heart of investor trust and the integrity of our financial system." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Solar battery owner takes installer training, then solves lingering system issue in 20 minutes

"You could be leaving a lot of wasted energy on the table." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Unsupervised Tesla Robotaxi in Texas stops for bollards, then hits them anyway

Tesla has publicly emphasized the program's safety, but it's clear it is not a system without faults. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

California support dog missing for nearly 2 weeks returns home after stranger spent days searching

The Heeler was ultimately returned to his family, including the child who relies on him for support. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Arkansas families are being evicted after federal rental aid loses its administrator

The state's housing market offered little cushion even before these families lost help. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Maine's easternmost city is losing its only grocery store, leaving a 40-minute trip for food

The impact of this store closure will be immediate. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Texas homeowner's $230 electric bill set off a national gut check on power costs

"[I'm] in the Northeast and I would kill to have this bill." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Dog's lead snaps on walk alongside cove, sparking cliff-edge rescue mission

"Attempting a self-rescue could easily have resulted in two casualties." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

New Mexico town of 50 packs gym as residents push county to ban uranium drilling

"It's the highest risk for contamination [in] exploratory mining you could ever do." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Even small bites of ocean plastic can alter seabird chick growth, study finds

Adults can unknowingly pass along bits of plastic through regurgitation. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Pacific Northwest cabin owners say doubling solar still won't stop winter generator runs

Rooftop solar can still be a smart investment, but full energy independence in a cloudy climate can be elusive. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Connecticut Nissan dealer to pay $4 million after FTC alleges unauthorized fees in car loans

Regulators expect consumers to see the true total price early in the process. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

German and Austrian test shows power-generating windows can work at larger sizes

This development could help buildings generate electricity without shutting out daylight. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

Homeowner keeps central AC running through 7-hour outage with soft start and generator interlock

Air conditioners in particular can require a major surge of power when they first kick on. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

California hiker and dog swept downstream near Emerald Pools, spotted on boulder by drones

"Additional specialized fire resources were requested." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

Anti-glare panels could open more rooftops to solar in tightly packed neighborhoods

Reflections can become a quality-of-life issue and a source of neighborhood disputes. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 hours ago

New York sewer divers keep surfacing from manholes at night, and no one knows why

Entering the underground network threatens the "safety and security of our critical infrastructure." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 hours ago

Oregon man allegedly seeded Google's AI Overviews with fake NFL bio, scammed 26 women

Some victims were allegedly persuaded to take out loans before handing over cash. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 hours ago

Laid-off engineer heads into first commercial solar deal, asks what mistakes to avoid

"Make sure the system is warrantied so you are not the first call down the road." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 hours ago

Chip designer Arm seeks approval for CEO's $800 million payday as shareholder revolt builds

That gap looks especially large when set against Arm's scale. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 hours ago

Homeowner uses 5-kWh battery like a 'giant UPS' to keep 4 circuits on through storms

"Backup power is Plan B when the grid fails." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 hours ago

A contractor said moving this AC was 'too much work' — then an HVAC quote came in at $1,900

"My experience is that customers seriously underestimate the amount of work required to move a condenser." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 hours ago

Florida-led attorneys general say Big Four climate reporting efforts could break state laws

"These costs will ultimately be passed onto consumers, who will be forced to bear the burden of increased prices." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 hours ago

Tennessee tortoise missing for 2 weeks turns up nearly 6 miles away outside Nissan Stadium

"I literally thought she may be gone for good." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 hours ago

Colorado homeowner going all-electric wants gas line gone but not the removal bill

"I don't think it is fair to have to pay them to do this." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 hours ago

Virginia crews coax dog trapped in culvert pipe, reunite him with worried family

These drainage structures are narrow, enclosed, and unfamiliar, which can cause an animal to panic or freeze. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 hours ago

New York businesses end summer without AC after rooftop thefts; repairs top $55,000

"I just feel tremendously, tremendously bad for my tenants right now." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 hours ago

Family's 240-year-old stone house gets so hot in summer, they have to stay in hotels

"We can't even cook normal meals because the kitchen is over 80° in the late afternoons." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 hours ago

New Mexico wild rat tests positive for plague after 4 dogs diagnosed earlier this year

People can be exposed through infected fleas and through animals involved in transmission. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 hours ago

Louisiana's viral pet nutria, Neuty, dies peacefully after family's petition drew thousands

He was seen at public appearances that included school visits, Christmas parties. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 hours ago

US days above 105 degrees could triple as 'unlivable' heat edges closer to human limits

Serious health risks arrive well before any theoretical survival boundary. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 hours ago

Tennessee FedEx workers open a box, and a 6-foot iguana springs behind the counter

"I was expecting him to be stiff for a minute like most reptiles after shipping." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 hours ago

Nearly 40,000 Clear Eyes eye drop bottles recalled nationwide over sterility concerns

"The recall is due to potential contamination." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 hours ago

Duke Energy maps out Carolinas' power future with massive solar push, more gas, and new nuclear

Its base forecast shows winter peak demand rising by more than 10 gigawatts. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 hours ago

'We don't choose ... We get assigned': After losing beloved cat, family randomly finds 2 abandoned in park

"They were clearly loved by someone who must have hit rough times." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 13 hours ago

Australia homeowner with 2002 gas water heater gets warning: 'Most plumbers will push replacement'

"We can disconnect gas altogether and have the solar and battery system sort out the hot water." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 13 hours ago

Washington's Energize Thurston offers heat pump rebates, with some homes eligible for free installs

"The savings will only grow as this program expands." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 13 hours ago

Kentucky woman buys unhoused man lunch, but McDonald's barred him from cooling off inside

Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for people without stable housing. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 hours ago

'AI slop' is creeping onto restaurant menus, and some of the food doesn't even exist

The backlash is already playing out in the real world. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 hours ago

California bill targets misleading 'recycled' claims on packaging

Trust in packaging labels must come down to verifiable numbers rather than marketing language. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 hours ago

Australia's Peregian tiny home fits 3 bedrooms without giving up mobility

The home is designed for up to six people, with a queen-size bedroom, plus two elevated sleeping areas. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 hours ago

Fawn found wedged in Michigan subdivision gate walks free after firefighter rescue

Even ordinary neighborhood features can become life-threatening for animals. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 15 hours ago