Deputy Secretary Turk Leads U.S. Energy Delegation Advancing Clean Energy Transitions, IRA and BIL Success, and Solidarity with Ukraine TURIN, ITALY — Energy and climate leaders met in Turin, Italy, April 28-30, for the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Climate, Energy and the Environmen … | Continue reading
VinFast Auto today announced the launch of Sony’s new online entertainment service, RIDEVU, on its VF 8 electric car model in the U.S. As the world’s first automobile manufacturer to launch RIDEVU, VinFast reaffirms its commitment to providing modern, smart electric car products … | Continue reading
TKTKBirman and Burmese cats live the longest, while Sphynx cats die the youngest, a giant new study of U.K. cats found. | Continue reading
New research shows how disruptions to binary star systems could be the key to detecting space's most confounding substance — dark matter. | Continue reading
A few years ago, I wrote some code to post Untappd check-ins to Mastodon. I've recently updated it to also post a photo of the beer you're enjoying. First up, you'll need a file called config.py to hold all your API keys: instance = "https://mastodon.social" access_token = "…" wr … | Continue reading
Ariadne, Mary Magdalene, a woman with a snake wound around her wrist, Medea after she had been abandoned by Jason, and the unusual story of Cydippe. | Continue reading
Heavily overcast and cold. A redstart is calling from above the springhouse—a buoyant buzz—while a distant wood thrush makes me revisit my dreams. | Continue reading
Read to the end for Sam Bankman-Fried’s new prison financial scheme | Continue reading
From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life. | Continue reading
Thanks to this genius hack, you don't have to break a sweat the next time you treat stubborn weeds. Expert gardener shares simple tip to avoid laborious task of pulling weeds: 'Your beds will be weed-free' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
However, it's always a good idea to look for eco-friendly products and support sustainable companies when you can. Photo of corporate gift sparks conversation online: 'I was unironically gifted something like this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On this Mother's Day, I would like to say that I am so very grateful to be a mother. I of course cherish my children and all the joy they bring: the funny things they say, the hugs and kisses and declarations of adoration, the fascinating experience of watching them grow and chan … | Continue reading
A new space photo captures "God's Hand", a cometary globule in the Gum Nebula, where stars are being born. | Continue reading
Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth? | Continue reading
"We started by reading all of the research and literature we could find, analyzing and cataloguing it all." Students build prototype of world's first hydrogen-powered engine: 'A very significant milestone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The idea is simple enough; soldiers of the future will need to carry maximum energy at minimal weight to feed the host of mission-critical electrical hardware they'll wear, stash and carry by hand through the field. Amprius claims its ultra-dense batteries will double the runtime … | Continue reading
"We really liked it, but now we're obviously out." Homebuyer has second thoughts after spotting concerning weed spreading from neighbor's yard: 'Not fun to deal with' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lisa Gautier and her partner Patrice Gautier founded Matter of Trust in 1998 with the hopes of being able to tackle environmental issues. They soon met up with Phillip McCrory, a hair-dresser from Alabama, who had the idea for hair mats being a useful tool for oily-cleanup when h … | Continue reading
Why is SwiftUI so important that the Swift language was changed to make it more feasible to implement? Is it just for ease of multi-platform support? Or is it just greener grass? | Continue reading
In an effort to challenge Tesla, GM Energy has rolled out its V2H bundle to five U.S. states. GM debuts new vehicle-to-home charger that can supply power to houses for weeks: 'Mitigate the impacts of power outages' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Across the globe, an array of pollutants threaten our water supply, thanks to current and past industries. Lawmakers draft deal that would force companies to cover 80% of pollution clean-up costs: 'Will make our water cleaner and protect our health' first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading
There are some phrases that no matter how many times I hear them, and then look them up, I always forget what they mean either because the phrase just isn't obvious or it doesn't come up enough for it to stick in my brain. I'm writing them here in the hopes that this might help m … | Continue reading
Discover how to build a smart home assistant using Langchain4j and Raspberry Pi, featuring capabilities such as question-answering with RAG, integrating external APIs, controlling smart devices, and utilizing camera and multimodal functionalities. The post Building a Simple Home … | Continue reading
Oversight surrounding conflicts of interest within lobbying groups is lacking. New report sheds light on concerning practice among major lobbying groups: 'A kind of shield from scrutiny' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
News recently broke that the Biden administration plans to jack import taxes up on Chinese EVs, raising them from the current 25% to 100%. This would double the price of Chinese EVs, which would also not be eligible for federal point-of-sale tax credits. This move is obviously me … | Continue reading
"Within a mere 200 years of human influence, we've managed to completely overhaul patterns shaped by 120 million years of ant evolution." Scientists raise concerns about phenomenon observed in non-native ant species across the globe: 'It's deeply disconcerting' first appeared on … | Continue reading
"A lot of people think that green solutions are too expensive, but they’re actually investments which pay off in the long run." Resident calls out city's abandonment of century-old transit system: 'The wires came down, the pollution went up, and so did the cost to the city' first … | Continue reading
Years ago, Anker made a name for itself in the United States selling small consumer battery devices like phone power banks, laptop batteries, and chargers. Unlike some other brands from the 2010s that are no longer with us, Anker’s quality stood out from the crowd and the company … | Continue reading
"There is nothing the owner can do, even if they know exactly who did it." Tesla owner shares Sentry Mode footage of stranger's frustrating actions at charging station: 'I don't really understand the hate against EVs' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Electricity generation from units that primarily consume coal in the U.S. Lower 48 states decreased for all hours of the day by about 23% between 2021 and 2023, according to our Form EIA-930, Hourly and Daily Balancing Authority Operations Report. Most of the decline occurred bet … | Continue reading
Eden Golan in Sweden (note the big wheel): Another video of the audience in Malmö Arena booing Eden Golan and Israel as she performed in the Eurovision final 30 minutes ago. Some where shouting “Palestine” and “Genocide” She didn’t lose composure for a second 🇸🇪&# … | Continue reading
Lameazoid Link List for Saturday 2024-05-11 11-May-2024 – Lord Of The Rings Gollum Fan Film Banned By Warner Bros. After 15 Years Online Brief Summary: “The news about Warner Bros., Peter Jackson, and Andy Serkis making a new Lord of the Rings movie too” | Continue reading
"Even extremely low levels of exposure can negatively impact our health." New testing shows over 200 million Americans are drinking contaminated water: 'We're seeing more and more people are exposed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Roger Corman, producer and writer of indie and B-movies like Death Race 2000 and Sharktopus, passed away on May 9, per Variety. He was 98 years old, and said to have passed surrounded by his family. Read more... | Continue reading
The number of electric trucks on the road is increasing both in the US and in other countries such as China. The post More Electric Trucks Coming To US, But China Still Leads appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Fabel Friet, a small french fry shop on Runstraat in Amsterdam, has been forced to have limits placed on its queues outside after going viral on the popular social media app... | Continue reading
"Such an inspirational yard!" Homeowner shares progress photos of stunning front-yard transformation: 'That is beautifully done' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Chevrolet Malibu is scheduled to go out of production at the end of 2024 to make room for the second generation Chevy Bolt. The post GM Will Pull The Plug On Chevy Malibu To Make Room For 2nd-Generation Bolt appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The lake was considered full following high precipitation levels and a melting snowpack, giving it a much-needed boost. Officials cautiously estimate water level rise in critical lake: 'It could be a lot less than that; it could be a lot more' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Yesterday, owing to a monumental solar storm, northern lights, usually limited to some exclusive places in the world were a bit more accessible in Seattle. H and I got a chance to experience it. It was fun! I got a chance to experiment with some long shutter phone photography and … | Continue reading
There is no easy solution to combat this growing problem, but awareness and involvement are key first steps. Researchers investigate concerning increase in mass die-off events of salmon populations: 'Could mean more' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Homeowners who live in areas at risk of wildfire have been spared total loss by fire-resistant designs and building materials. State officials prohibit HOAs from preventing critical fire-resistant building materials: 'Homeowners should be empowered to choose' first appeared on Th … | Continue reading
The fleet will be the first at a port to be powered solely by electricity. Logistics company ushers in new era with electrified fleet: 'Another milestone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"As an obsessed gardener, my heart aches for you." Gardener shares regrets after allowing chickens in garden: 'I'm so upset' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Pretty view but don't look down." Hiker shares frustrating photo of litter ruining gorgeous view: 'Nothing feels better than taking action' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If we reach these extreme levels of plastic pollution at our coasts ... many species may become unable to reproduce." Study finds culprit behind sudden deaths of marine embryos: 'We need urgent action' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hey, all, if you're on Earth, you might want to take a very late walk, and look up. The sun's been kicking up a fuss, and the resultant aurora has been visible in the northern hemisphere as far south as Florida, and all across Australia. It started last night, and is reportedly o … | Continue reading