Experts sound the alarm on enduring environmental threat causing Texas neighborhoods to sink: 'Once it's compressed, it's not coming back up'

McMullen Valley in Arizona is experiencing similar problems. Experts sound the alarm on enduring environmental threat causing Texas neighborhoods to sink: 'Once it's compressed, it's not coming back up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Country enacts historic ban on toxic cosmetic ingredient: 'Could lead to significant compliance requirements'

"Having taken this first step, it will be interesting to see what, if anything, happens." Country enacts historic ban on toxic cosmetic ingredient: 'Could lead to significant compliance requirements' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Animal expert explains why tequila could become a thing of the past: 'If we don't get our act together'

"You might never be able to drink tequila again." Animal expert explains why tequila could become a thing of the past: 'If we don't get our act together' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Major energy developer secures stake in expansive project that could change the future of power storage: 'We look forward to contributing'

The project will now have a battery storage capacity four times the amount of the previous agreement. Major energy developer secures stake in expansive project that could change the future of power storage: 'We look forward to contributing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Government leaders declare new epidemic after over 500 reported cases of mosquito-borne illness: 'A warning sign'

"We're having introductions of the virus by people traveling." Government leaders declare new epidemic after over 500 reported cases of mosquito-borne illness: 'A warning sign' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares before-and-after photos of their stunning backyard transformation: 'I can hardly believe it's the same space'

"You have truly brought this garden to life!" Gardener shares before-and-after photos of their stunning backyard transformation: 'I can hardly believe it's the same space' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Concerns grow over old oil wells leaking at Montana national park — and officials are racing to stop them

"What's it going to take for us to wake up?" Concerns grow over old oil wells leaking at Montana national park — and officials are racing to stop them first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Health officials sound the alarm as 'break-bone fever' hits record levels: 'There are 200% more cases'

"It's a disease that, out there, one doesn't take very much into account, but it's ugly." Health officials sound the alarm as 'break-bone fever' hits record levels: 'There are 200% more cases' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biden administration announces new standards with sweeping impacts on trucking industry: 'Another giant step forward'

"This is going to deploy more electric trucks on the road." Biden administration announces new standards with sweeping impacts on trucking industry: 'Another giant step forward' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Nigeria develops innovative solution to one of the most challenging aspects of nuclear power: 'A game-changer'

"[This technology] will increase safety across the industry and other areas of radiation technology." Nigeria develops innovative solution to one of the most challenging aspects of nuclear power: 'A game-changer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Experts sound alarm on surge in devastating Amazon blazes: 'We're going to see other events of catastrophic fires'

One fire researcher claims affected countries aren't doing enough to prevent and combat fires. Experts sound alarm on surge in devastating Amazon blazes: 'We're going to see other events of catastrophic fires' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Resident shows off how they transformed city sidewalk in front of their home to serve a better purpose

"You inspired me." Resident shows off how they transformed city sidewalk in front of their home to serve a better purpose first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tourist caught on camera tempting fate for up-close moose encounter: 'You just escaped with your life'

"I’m not sure why anyone gets out of their vehicle when they see wildlife." Tourist caught on camera tempting fate for up-close moose encounter: 'You just escaped with your life' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Startup raises questions with unconventional method of removing pollution from air: 'There is a risk of environmental harm'

"It really depends on how and where you store it." Startup raises questions with unconventional method of removing pollution from air: 'There is a risk of environmental harm' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Former lawyer uses power of petition to help change laws and spark waves of bans: 'What if the petition succeeds?'

"What are we going to do then?" Former lawyer uses power of petition to help change laws and spark waves of bans: 'What if the petition succeeds?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New government report predicts steep decline in air pollution after 2023: 'We must focus on transforming commitments into action'

In order for that to come to fruition, multiple governments will need to follow through with their non-binding commitments, which is certainly easier said than done. New government report predicts steep decline in air pollution after 2023: 'We must focus on transforming commitmen … | Continue reading


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Architect turns 1870s carriage house into once-in-a-lifetime property with jaw-dropping feature: 'It feels like living in twice as many square feet'

"We're blessed to have so much light and air in the middle of busy New York." Architect turns 1870s carriage house into once-in-a-lifetime property with jaw-dropping feature: 'It feels like living in twice as many square feet' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers determine groundbreaking new way to identify pesticide resistance: 'I'm really excited about this study'

“As it currently stands, the evolution of resistance across many pests of agricultural and public health importance is outpacing the rate at which we can discover new technologies to manage them." Researchers determine groundbreaking new way to identify pesticide resistance: 'I'm … | Continue reading


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Lawmakers and activists warn against allowing company to list on NYSE: '[It] contradicts global efforts of governments and businesses'

"The company has made repeated claims ... but has not taken meaningful steps to do so." Lawmakers and activists warn against allowing company to list on NYSE: '[It] contradicts global efforts of governments and businesses' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Companies turn obsolete satellite antennas in Swiss Alps into highly efficient power sources: 'Ideal as solar energy systems'

"They can be flexibly aligned with the sun and thus generate more electricity than conventional solar panels." Companies turn obsolete satellite antennas in Swiss Alps into highly efficient power sources: 'Ideal as solar energy systems' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares money-saving 'trash gardening' idea: 'Why didn't I think about these before'

"Excellent idea." Gardener shares money-saving 'trash gardening' idea: 'Why didn't I think about these before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Community leaders describe 'beast' of process attempting to access EPA grant offer: 'I was actually shocked'

"The EPA needs to really humble itself and think about what it means to partner with community-led efforts." Community leaders describe 'beast' of process attempting to access EPA grant offer: 'I was actually shocked' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mother gets confronted by police while walking young son home from doctor: 'It's been frustrating every time it's happened'

"I would complain to your local elected officials." Mother gets confronted by police while walking young son home from doctor: 'It's been frustrating every time it's happened' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Startup raises $1.9 million to revolutionize concrete production: 'If everything goes as I dream ...'

"Our goal at Carbonaide is to create a more sustainable future with cutting-edge tech." Startup raises $1.9 million to revolutionize concrete production: 'If everything goes as I dream ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Garden pro shares 'secret ingredient' for huge root veggies all season long: 'You'll be pulling monster carrots'

"Needed this!" Garden pro shares 'secret ingredient' for huge root veggies all season long: 'You'll be pulling monster carrots' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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NYC is testing window-mounted devices that could cut heating costs by over 50%: 'This is the way to do that'

"We know where we need to go." NYC is testing window-mounted devices that could cut heating costs by over 50%: 'This is the way to do that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers evaluate pressing need for 'negative leap second' in our clocks: 'Things are happening that have not happened before'

"We can’t say for certain what will happen and when." Researchers evaluate pressing need for 'negative leap second' in our clocks: 'Things are happening that have not happened before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Billionaire mining magnate makes 'one of the biggest' commitments to clean energy projects in nation's history: 'The time for talk is over'

"If the crabby, backwards old mining industry can do it, so can everyone else." Billionaire mining magnate makes 'one of the biggest' commitments to clean energy projects in nation's history: 'The time for talk is over' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Watch as Tesla Cybertruck owner drives through deep water to test vehicle: 'That's actually impressive'

The video was shot in a rural area that had experienced some flooding. Watch as Tesla Cybertruck owner drives through deep water to test vehicle: 'That's actually impressive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Worried shopper shares image of major landscaping faux pas near grocery store parking lot: 'Seeing it makes me angry'

"Just felt sorry for these trees.” Worried shopper shares image of major landscaping faux pas near grocery store parking lot: 'Seeing it makes me angry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biden administration to transform Pentagon with new clean energy plan: 'An uninterrupted power source'

"As a nation and a department, we must do our part to mitigate climate change itself." Biden administration to transform Pentagon with new clean energy plan: 'An uninterrupted power source' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Consumer sparks debate with photos of food packaging with allegedly false advertising: 'They should be liable'

If a product looks eco-friendly but is actually harmful to the planet, well-meaning consumers can be fooled. Consumer sparks debate with photos of food packaging with allegedly false advertising: 'They should be liable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Biden administration weighs decision that could shutter US coal plants two years early: 'These ... standards will protect public health'

"We're cutting down on those pollutants that can make us sick." Biden administration weighs decision that could shutter US coal plants two years early: 'These ... standards will protect public health' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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State officials sound the alarm over invasive species hitching rides on highways — here's why it's a concern

"If the Japanese beetle were to establish in Washington, it would pose a serious threat to gardens, parks, and farms." State officials sound the alarm over invasive species hitching rides on highways — here's why it's a concern first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner pays thousands in damages after neighbor's invasive plants hit power lines: 'Utility won't help'

"It’s not even his yard!" Homeowner pays thousands in damages after neighbor's invasive plants hit power lines: 'Utility won't help' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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A concerning factor is hampering the fight against a deadly disease outbreak in South Sudan: 'We know for certain that 21 people have died'

"It is very likely that many more people have passed away at home, without being able to even try and access treatment." A concerning factor is hampering the fight against a deadly disease outbreak in South Sudan: 'We know for certain that 21 people have died' first appeared on T … | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares jaw-dropping before-and-after photos of garden previous owner left behind: 'I could not understand the overall structure of it'

"What a fabulous transformation." Homeowner shares jaw-dropping before-and-after photos of garden previous owner left behind: 'I could not understand the overall structure of it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Garden expert demonstrates hack for infinite free strawberries: 'I love this'

"You're such an inspiring man." Garden expert demonstrates hack for infinite free strawberries: 'I love this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: 'We're feeling very good'

"The employees are coming back, lake levels are up, and businesses is looking good.” Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: 'We're feeling very good' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Department of Transportation awards $3.3 billion to monumental transportation project: 'Helps give everyone an equal chance'

"While the purpose of transportation is to connect, in too many communities past infrastructure decisions have served instead to divide." Department of Transportation awards $3.3 billion to monumental transportation project: 'Helps give everyone an equal chance' first appeared on … | Continue reading


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Researchers make new breakthrough with 50-year-old battery technology: 'I didn't know they were still around'

"They were the ones that really developed that technology." Researchers make new breakthrough with 50-year-old battery technology: 'I didn't know they were still around' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Mexico City residents struggle for access to water: 'They must understand that water is vital for everyone'

The shortages are being blamed on rising global temperatures, which has led to less precipitation, as well as poorly planned urban growth and outdated infrastructure. Mexico City residents struggle for access to water: 'They must understand that water is vital for everyone' first … | Continue reading


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Homeowner impresses with before-and-after photos of yard transformation: 'Didn't think it was that much of a difference'

"Really happy with how it turned out." Homeowner impresses with before-and-after photos of yard transformation: 'Didn't think it was that much of a difference' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Barrier to collect floating waste in river without impeding fish to be installed: 'This could save us hundreds of hours'

"We were going out on kayaks and it was inefficient." Barrier to collect floating waste in river without impeding fish to be installed: 'This could save us hundreds of hours' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Teen repurposes Legos destined for the trash into unique custom sets: 'It's been getting bigger'

"Legos are expensive. A lot of people don’t get access to them." Teen repurposes Legos destined for the trash into unique custom sets: 'It's been getting bigger' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Getting a heat pump? Here's how to reduce the complexity of the rebate process

"Quilt was founded because 20% of U.S. global warming emissions come from homes." Getting a heat pump? Here's how to reduce the complexity of the rebate process first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers make surprising case for adding pythons to your diet: 'There needs to be a conversation about them'

"We’re not necessarily saying everyone should stop eating beef and turn to pythons." Researchers make surprising case for adding pythons to your diet: 'There needs to be a conversation about them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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3D printing company creates earthquake-resistant home built in 26 hours — here's how it could revolutionize construction

"The project was created as a research tool." 3D printing company creates earthquake-resistant home built in 26 hours — here's how it could revolutionize construction first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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