The death of these elephants underscores the urgent need to address the escalating drought problem and its devastating impact on biodiversity and ecosystems. Conservationists bring awareness to devastating effects of droughts after finding 160 elephants dead in national park: � … | Continue reading
"It's just more fast fashion even though the website makes it look more expensive." Environmental engineer pulls back curtain on true process behind popular clothing company: 'Looks tempting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is a global problem." Research shows millions of people are vulnerable to 'chronic' arsenic exposure: 'A real problem, not a theoretical exercise' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the case of these ground covers, both plants require less watering than traditional grass, lowering your total water bill. Homeowner shares progress photos of their yard's untraditional ground cover: 'There is a noticeable difference' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
The device has advantages over other portable water-purification devices, as it requires only a small amount of electricity to work. Researcher develops revolutionary, mug-sized water-purification device: 'We need point-of-use devices' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientific innovations are one thing, but scaling those innovations commercially and getting them to market is another entirely. Lyten has been able to do both. Chrysler enlists battery developer for new EV power source unlike anything on the road today: 'The future battery … | Continue reading
Consumers are increasingly interested in buying food that is produced ethically and responsibly, and official labels governed by a third-party entity are a great way of providing them with that crucial information. New food package labels reveal if producers are 'going the e … | Continue reading
"I had the same 'battle' with our municipality." Homeowner seeks change in bylaws after city officials force plant removal: 'We reluctantly had to cut it down' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Is this why no one can open their doors anymore?" Driver sparks conversation with image comparing his old car to two modern vehicles: 'It's disgusting and unnecessary' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“You're escaping one type of vulnerability but maybe opening yourself up to another.” Experts unpack notion that some cities are 'climate havens': 'It's an absurd concept with a grain of truth' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These plants are great for pest management, as they protect the main crops from damage. Garden expert shares the 'real MVP' plants: 'This is the one time you'll actually be happy to see damage on your plants' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Invasive plants can grow so explosively in part because none of the wildlife in their new environment has evolved to eat them. Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after reclaiming yard from invasive plants: 'You've done a beautiful thing here' first appeared o … | Continue reading
In 11 months, his workers turned about 44 tons of plastic bottles into heavy-duty brooms. Entrepreneur turns thousands of plastic bottles into household cleaning tools each day: 'This broom is quite solid, not easy to break' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If it performs well on its six-month mission starting this summer, more wood satellites could follow. Scientists launch wood-based satellite unlike any other into space: '[Its] ability to withstand these conditions astounded us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The recent surge in hedgehog sightings is a positive indication that we're making progress in coexisting with nature." Hedgehogs return to UK gardens after years of population decline: 'It's wonderful to witness' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If all goes well, the hope is future projects of this kind would receive additional support from the government. Companies install innovative project designed to prevent urban flooding: 'There isn't anything else like this in the county' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
If you can't find $2.1 million, you can also stay at the property for $780 a night — until it finds its next owner, at least. Alien-looking dome home commissioned by NASA gets put on the market: 'A shelter using the most stable of all the architectural elements' first a … | Continue reading
"We wanted to accelerate the industry’s adoption of more exciting and sustainable options to enjoy our water." Manufacturer stuns competitors with game-changing electric watercraft: 'Unleashes unprecedented performance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I just tried this and I really like the way this turned out!" Woman shares surprisingly simple, two-ingredient cleaning concoction for sparkling floors: 'It does wonders' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The state now ranks third in residential solar power generation, behind only California and Arizona. New report shows Texas' home solar power generation increased over 3,500% in last decade: 'That's a testament' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Chickens do not care about things being fancy." Farmer shares secret tip for raising happier chickens without breaking the bank: 'This is genius' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There are so many different factors to consider." How to know if flying or driving is worse for the planet — and the awesome tools to help you calculate first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I didn't even know this." Gardener warns about risky product found on shelves in most big-box stores: 'This is very wrong' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The thoughtful gesture went viral, racking up over 2,000 upvotes. Homeowner sparks conversation after sharing heartwarming encounter with neighbor: 'Love thy neighbors' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Once you try an EV, it’s nearly impossible to go back." Rivian CEO blasts misleading coverage of EVs in winter, says Rivians perform better than gas cars in cold: 'The desire to tell a negative story was so strong' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When homeowners violate landscaping laws and cut or damage their neighbor's trees, they can be subject to hefty fines. Homeowner returns home to find property damage from neighbor's handyman: 'The neighbor did not give me a heads up or ask about crossing the fence line& … | Continue reading
"It ushers in a new culture in the urban planning community to adopt energy and energy efficiency techniques in the first step in city design." Scientists find 'sunflower-inspired' city patterns may be future of clean energy urban planning: 'This distribution ensur … | Continue reading
"If it was approved previously and [the] rule came out after that, they can't make you change it." New homeowner seeks legal advice after HOA changes its rules: 'Do they have a right to come after me?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Citrus, avocados, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, and more will all benefit from this practice." Expert gardener shares the surprising reason he coats his trees in paint: 'This is an extremely common practice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Iveco Group, a truck manufacturer in Italy, is designing custom trucks for the band. Metallica partners with truck maker to rock futuristic tour transportation: 'We're getting into the [new] era' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Frustrations ranged from the quality, installation, and look of the grass to the entire concept of the product in general. Homeowner sparks debate after sharing photo of 'professional' landscaping job: 'Looks like plastic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There should be more transparency to help hold companies accountable. Investigators link major companies to overlooked ecological catastrophe in Brazil — and some 'juggernaut' banks are behind it first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Plastic plus food is a bad combination in general, given how chemicals can leach out of plastic over time or with heat. Customer raises concerns over product found in produce section at grocery store: 'It's to make it more visually appealing' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
"The show will be worth the price of admission." Elon Musk speaks out on Tesla's unprecedented sales goal: 'It will be a very hard climb' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If successful, the course could cut years off the time needed to complete potentially game-changing projects. MIT offers new course that could massively benefit clean energy projects: 'We're not going to give up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The virus' jump from birds to mammals is the immediate worry. Scientists troubled after mass death of animals from bird flu: 'My worst fear is an adaptive mutation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The video's thousands of likes prove that people are taking note and reconsidering their shopping habits. Economics student squashes common myth about the cost of clothing: 'We're too poor to buy cheap things' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Thanks for the motivation." Homeowner shares progress photo three years after ditching grass: 'This is the dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The most beautiful part of it, to me, was that almost instantaneously the animals came back." Before-and-after footage of river restoration project sparks hope for salmon: 'To help save these iconic species' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Bad actors will cause greater federal and state regulation of the entire oil and gas industry as ozone levels rise and public health suffers." American multinational energy company set to pay a staggering $4M fine following widespread surveillance: 'Too many are failing to … | Continue reading
"A college that large should have someone on staff who knows what the heck they're doing." Concerned student snaps photos of landscaping 'monstrosities' on university campus: 'It's sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's also a boost for those who have bought electric vehicles from other brands. Tesla just hit a major milestone with its Supercharger network — here's what it means for drivers first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The trend stretches across the United States. New report details how traditional HVAC systems are taking a backseat in the Northeast — here's why that's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The study could help scientists better understand the climate system as a whole. New study uncovers impact of disappearing ice in Greenland: 'It is an important topic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I'm sorry that happened." Homeowner searches for answers after neighbor destroys garden: 'To me the garden was priceless' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
People have understandable criticisms of genetic engineering that need demystifying. It's crucial to demonstrate how precise and controlled gene editing is compared to previous methods. FDA approves first-ever gene-edited meat to be sold in stores: 'To improve the way that w … | Continue reading
The R2 and the two surprise new R3 models boast features that will make Rivian SUVs among the most sustainable on the market. Fresh off dropping mic with two surprise car announcements, Rivian CEO dishes on R2's massive efficiency level-up, big pre-order numbers: 'Excit … | Continue reading
Solar power is vital to supply clean, pollution-free energy to citizens as we transition away from polluting dirty fuel. Recycling solar panels just makes the process even more sustainable. Solar panel manufacturer announces ambitious plans for panel recycling: 'A very impor … | Continue reading