"Who wants to pay for a new fence? No one." Homeowner concerned neighbor's overgrown lawn will unleash invasive species on their property: 'I am afraid it will only spread more' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The resurgence of Belton Lake was a cause for celebration for local residents. Lake nears record water levels after years of severe drought: 'It's been a while since we've seen this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I don't understand how people can just carelessly do stuff like this." Passerby shares frustrations after finding trash left in a natural area: 'This place deserves better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I'm buying it because it's ironic." Designer brand faces backlash for selling jeans that look urine-stained: 'You can sell anything to people if you market it as the latest trend' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Texans are now bracing for a second flooding event in less than a week." Evacuations ordered amid water levels rivaling historic Hurricane Harvey floods: 'This is a life-threatening situation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It’s really easy passive watering." Gardener shares ancient method to keep plants hydrated amid scorching temperatures: 'My plants are still nice and moist' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Our development paves the way for sulfur electrodes as a viable alternative." Research team achieves breakthrough in battery technology using sulfur: 'It could fundamentally change the way we store and use energy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Opting for products with greener packaging, like Capri-Sun's new pouches, is a small change that can add up to a big positive impact. Capri-Sun debuts massive change to its iconic drink pouches: 'A catalyst for the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Don’t walk, run and get the Flashfood app." Woman shares how she saves big at grocery store without food stamps: 'This is great to know' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We do need to wrestle with the issue of cost." Lobbyists fight against measures to make new houses more energy-efficient: 'Nobody is asking you what the payback is on your fancy cabinets' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I am so glad I spotted this little guy while cleaning up trash out of the ocean." Ocean diver shares footage retrieving old balloon floating in water with animal trapped inside: 'It made me so emotional' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I hope to be as lucky as you one day!" Shopper elated to find highly sought-after espresso maker in mint condition at thrift store: 'This is an absolutely fantastic machine and a great score' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They’re lucky to have tenants like you." Tenants fed up with landlord's inaction decide to take matters into their own hands: 'Send an invoice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We want to explore and support impactful climate solutions." LEGO to spend millions on technology to tackle its 'hard to abate' pollution: 'We want to continue to lead the way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"How dreadful." Homeowner vents anger about their HOA's unnecessary lawn maintenance: 'The grass has been brown for two months' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This is part of a growing offshore wind industry. Chinese company develops world's largest floating platform for wind turbines: 'Enhancing production efficiency' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is wild though." Traveler sparks debate with photo of product purchased from airport McDonald's: 'I can't deal with this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I need less grass in my life, so this is my plan." Homeowner seeks advice on lawn renovation that appeases their HOA: 'I'm not in their good graces right now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Real ecotourism requires enforcing standards and responsible behavior." Experts call out misguided ecotourism attempts and impacts on vulnerable shark populations: 'Just because you put the green label on something doesn't mean it really is' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientific breakthroughs like this one are so crucial to the future of our planet. Scientists develop proof-of-concept device that uses air pollution to produce electricity: 'We will now work on improving efficiency and reducing cost' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The World Health Organization says that around 7 million people die prematurely due to air pollution. New report finds staggering number of Americans face 'climate penalty' with concerning health implications: 'We're essentially adding back additional premature deaths' first appe … | Continue reading
"I've got two in my backyard and was able to build both on my own." Expert explains gardening method to mitigate flooding: 'It can catch some of the water … and hold until it has time to soak into the ground' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The redistribution of snakes will create a new public health challenge for many countries. Researchers forecast mass spread of venomous snakes in coming years: 'Major concern that they will bite more people' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While this is obviously concerning for fans of Sriracha and for restaurants that rely on the brand for signature dishes, the implications of the shortage reach far beyond one type of hot sauce. Concerns grow as production of cult-classic condiment halts amid severe drought: 'Ther … | Continue reading
"No one gave their consent to be exposed to these harmful chemicals." New report identifies fruits and vegetables laden with pesticides, drives experts to call for regulations: 'It is deeply worrying' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Being aware of these hidden impacts of sea level rise is of significant importance." Scientists issue warning as research points to invisible threat putting coastal cities at risk: 'Now is the time to prepare' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Some people shouldn't be allowed to drive." Bystander shares video of tense traffic scene highlighting problems with large vehicles: 'There are so many issues that could be avoided' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Better storage will enable a faster transition of our energy system to cleaner power generation. Company deploys old oil and gas equipment to solve modern energy storage problem: 'It's a very simple system' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It might seem like a small thing, but the impact that it has is huge." Resident raises concerns over traffic annoyance happening around the world: 'I hate this so much' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Gonna tell my husband I'm hiring goats not buying them." Resident shares progress photos after park officials release goats into area infested with troublesome weeds: 'I've always wanted to do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The study found that even if students lived halfway across the country from where a disaster struck that affected their families, they still struggled to keep up with classes. Study uncovers lasting impact of natural disasters on college students: 'A spillover effect on pretty mu … | Continue reading
"I'm trying this immediately!" Expert gardener shares how ancient planting technique can prevent pests from devouring plants: 'Slugs and the snails love eating the fresh fruit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They have no idea how fast a bear can move." Parkgoer shares photo of family getting dangerously close to bear and her cubs: 'This is how people get mauled' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I think all shipping companies are embracing [this]." Walmart to replace plastic mailing envelopes with recyclable paper: 'Proud of the efforts we've made' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We think a system that is beautiful and easy to adopt is the key to accelerating the adoption of this magical tech." Startup develops next-generation heat pump system for homes to make it easy to convert — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is the hack you need." Woman shares 'genius' trick to easily clean hard-to-reach areas in bottles: 'I cannot believe this works' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"My jealousy knows no bounds!" Shopper finds vintage furniture with hidden value at thrift store: 'I'm surprised Goodwill didn't try to jack the price up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Raising capital is never easy, especially in a high-interest-rate environment." Company raises over $500M to build clean power plants for communities that can't afford rooftop solar: 'One of the largest capital raises to date' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Glad to see at least one US manufacturer succeeding in this crucial technology." Tesla says its new battery technology will be cheaper than suppliers' cells by the end of the year first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This incredible rescue showcases the dedication and ingenuity of our wildlife officials. Video shows wildlife officials rescuing mountain lion cub trapped at bottom of spillway: 'The young lion continued to pace around...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You can never be too careful with new plants from anywhere." Shopper issues warning after examining sickly plants for sale at local home improvement store: 'This physically pains me to look at' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While there have been some positive developments in curbing rainforest destruction, the continued loss of these vital ecosystems poses a significant threat to our planet's health. New report shows concerning trend in global deforestation rates: 'The world took two steps forward, … | Continue reading
"This is extremely upsetting!" Arborist shares frustrating footage of efforts made to slowly kill trees: 'This should be illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Experiments like this help bring fuel cell researchers closer to an ideal catalyst." Researchers use new X-ray technique to explore affordable alternative fuel cell materials: 'This is critical' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These findings … have broader implications." Scientists find indoor air pollution causes respiratory viruses to 'linger longer': 'This study represents a huge breakthrough in our understanding' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would much rather labor over flowers than boring green grass." Homeowner sparks conversation after converting 'hellstrip' into garden: 'I threw a bunch of seeds out and just let it grow' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's exciting to see an increasing trend, especially in this highly variable population." Recent findings of critically endangered species in Death Valley raise hopes about conservation efforts: 'It was really encouraging to see such a large number' first appeared on The Cool Do … | Continue reading
"Police harassing cyclists for no reason is a tale as old as time." Cyclist gets confronted by police on way home from grocery store: 'Did you file a complaint with his department?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading