"It's not the first, and it certainly won't be the last example." Human rights court makes landmark ruling, faulting government for not protecting citizens: 'I expect we're going to see a rash of lawsuits' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I started counting and it's literally every 3 videos." Woman calls out upsetting trend cropping up on several TikTok videos: 'I can't even enjoy it anymore' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It won't be a surprise to anyone that the IEA is cementing its role as a major mouthpiece for climate change [skepticism]." Senior member of major think tank aids in education program to feed misinformation to public: 'It's a huge scandal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The energy source supplies just 1% of the States' electricity, but the Department of Energy believes that number could climb as high as 10%. Government to fast-track approvals for energy exploration on public lands: '[It] can move our country toward a clean energy future' first a … | Continue reading
"One of the things we're looking for here is a clear path with a concrete timeline to fixing these problems." Residents threaten to sue major city government after raw sewage seeps into streets: 'There are clear violations of federal law' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This misinformation is being done at a moment when we see local governments really trying to take the lead." Residents file lawsuit against major utility company for alleged deceptive practice: 'We need to be doing everything we can' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The plant is expected to begin producing power in 2025. Energy company moves forward to expand wind farm project, doubling its capacity: 'Will produce energy equivalent to the annual energy consumption of more than 84,000 homes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tesla making its vehicles more affordable — even the long-range versions — is a massive win for drivers and the environment. Tesla makes head-turning move with new long-range Model Y launch: 'Allows you to commute all week without charging' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It sucks when you can't give it to anyone." Domino's employee shares harsh reality of corporate practice with photo taken after shift: 'It makes me feel so guilty' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is a crucial step toward prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of our essential workers." City council makes unanimous decision to provide crucial safety protections for its outdoor workers: 'This ... will change my life' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Say it louder." Urbanist draws attention to city's design monstrosity in local community: 'So tired of pedestrian-hostile areas' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It doesn't make sense to allow tons of pollution that damages our health just from cutting grass and blowing leaves around." State advances with major plans to ban gas-powered equipment in extensive new law: 'Cleaner, quieter electric options are readily available' first appeare … | Continue reading
"It's all too much consumption." Eyebrow-raising image of Kim Kardashian's closet sparks outrage online: 'This is sick' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's not alone in its plans to scale back on climate promises. Major energy company sparks outrage with 'retrograde step' to repeal key promise: 'No interest in acting for the climate' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As companies work to develop and implement cleaner energy technologies, more jobs should emerge, creating demand for the supply. New government program aims to boost technologies in growing field of offshore wind: 'Exciting and rewarding for a lot of different reasons' first appe … | Continue reading
“Now we’re cookin’ — Tesla the Energy Company." Tesla partners with manufacturer on development of revolutionary solution to reduce cost of rooftop solar — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Please tell me that's not a USD price." Customer sparks conversation with photo of frustrating cost of produce at grocery store: 'This infuriates me to no end' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The move should also help to support a growing electric vehicle market. Biden administration announces multimillion-dollar effort to make battery recycling more affordable: 'Puts the U.S. in the driver's seat' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You would think that having an effect of this magnitude would require the resources and funding of a large government." MrBeast builds wells for 500K people in viral video: 'It's something humanity should all be putting in effort to fix' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"For most travelers, the impact of this is probably very low." Government proposes controversial ban on domestic flights: 'A policy like this comes with notable risks' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The grounds can also be used in baking and cooking, to make exfoliating scrubs, and to neutralize odors. Starbucks continues free coffee grounds program to help gardeners boost their blooms: 'We can keep valuable material out of landfills' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There isn't evidence to attribute the growth in SUV sales to tax law alone, but it probably played some type of role. Experts call out worrying provisions in US tax code that are skewing vehicle purchases: 'Western carmakers might come to regret this' first appeared on The Cool D … | Continue reading
The data is heartening and will hopefully encourage drivers riding the middle line to go electric. New research on EV car usage challenges common range anxiety phenomenon: 'Need not be a concern' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It saves your wallet and the planet." Company makes crucial home upgrade possible for homeowners in several US states: 'The shortcut to achieving energy independence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ensuring that EVs like Teslas stay on the road as long as possible is good for consumers and the planet. Startup aims to ease worry of costly EV repairs with new warranty program: 'We are actively adding repair service providers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Developing a durable, biodegradable shoe wasn’t an easy task. Entrepreneur creates compostable shoe to combat a major industry issue: 'I couldn't help feeling a responsibility to do better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Wrapping produce costs money, and that cost is passed on to consumers. Shopper shares photo of frustrating product found in grocery store produce aisle: 'If only nature made its own packaging' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I hate how people treat clothing and microtrends." Shopper raises questions about clothing quality after sharing finds from secondhand store: 'This is … so sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There are greenwashing parallels that exist between Indonesia’s Tanoto and many Western billionaires and megacorporations. Investigation uncovers billionaire's connection to anonymous company demolishing fragile natural area: 'Destroying such vast tracts of tropical forest' first … | Continue reading
The partnership will feature $282.8 million in funding from the DOE for the development. Mining giant joins forces with US government to 'revolutionize' steel production: 'Already makes a difference' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's shocking and a disservice to the community that a recall has not been announced." Countless complaints filed against Samsung over appliance malfunction: 'This has been a systemic, ongoing problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Despite coming in late to the EV game, Subaru has big electrification plans for the future of its cars. Subaru makes deal with Panasonic for electric automotive batteries: 'Many more electric offerings for future customers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Global media ad spending will surpass $1 trillion in 2024. Customer shares photo of dystopian sight found in restaurant bathroom : 'Slowly engulfing our lives' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"My trees are dying. All of them are dying or falling or dead!" Outraged resident shares photos of hazardous dump site near their home: 'It's indicative of a much bigger issue' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We must ensure that the benefits ... are accessible to all regardless of your zip code." Major US city mayor proposes plan to fundamentally change construction of new buildings: 'We can build an entire economy around it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's a great case study as to how much space people take up, vs. how much space their cars take up." Photo of massive Arrowhead Stadium parking lot raises questions about city design: 'Extraordinarily bad land usage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These organizations conduct 'research' that is designed to sow doubt." American billionaire bankrolls programs promoting misinformation from the grave: 'Such profound influence over our politics' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They are using it on some level to decide between one home or another." Real estate giant Redfin adds game-changing new feature to its home listings: 'People do use this information' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The company has already made headway toward its goal, slashing pollution by 12% in the latest financial year. IKEA announces plan to curb its pollution by 50% at end of decade: 'It's still going to be challenging and a lot of hard work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The well didn't contain gas, but it did burrow deep enough to reach the hotter layers of stone under the ground. Former Shell employees resurrect dead well in 'monumental' move for geothermal energy: 'Big step change for humanity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's an ongoing campaign." Home builders tenaciously lobby against energy-efficient updates to building codes — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dumpster diving is legal in her state — and, in fact, in every state. Woman stunned after finding dumpster full of perfectly good, unopened snacks: 'This is my dream find' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When the toys themselves are ads, it can contribute to the hyperconsumerist churn of wasteful products. Shopper shares photo of 'dystopian' children's toy for sale at Costco: 'The point is brand indoctrination as young as possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The surging costs reflect crop shortages, and there are fears the changing climate will make things worse. Concerns over poor growing conditions and coffee bean shortages send prices to record highs: 'Crippling supplies amid ever growing demand' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The rules vary from state to state, but there is at least some ammunition for residents who want to make the most of zero-tailpipe pollution cars. New multistate laws limit power of homeowners associations to dictate residents' vehicles — here's why that's important first appeare … | Continue reading
The alleged masking of the problem is troublesome, and the lawsuit charges Samsung with poor design, engineering, and manufacturing. Lawsuit filed against Samsung over appliance malfunction: 'Knew about the defect ... as early as 2013' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The much-anticipated line has been in development for more than a decade. Biden eyes Japanese technology to revive high-speed rail project connecting major cities — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The harvest is expected to bring in only a little more than half of what is needed to feed the nation. Zimbabwe declares national disaster amid grueling drought and barren croplands: 'No [one] must succumb or die from hunger' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading