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THE COOL DOWN
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The Cool Down is a resource for people looking to make everyday eco-friendly choices, providing tips, product recommendations, and news to make sustainable living easy and accessible.
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The following are a selection of other pieces I have written for The Cool Down:
Researchers raise red flags after discovering concerning trend among bird populations: 'A long-term decline'
Researchers issue warning over devastating threat to US agriculture: 'Could become much more common'
Officials spark backlash after making controversial deal with wealthy family: 'Not in the best interest of the public's general welfare'
Officials announce plans to reintroduce creature after it has been extinct for 600 years: 'It might surprise people.'
Officials greenlight ambitious project in crucial US nature area: 'We're excited'
New study reveals shocking data about devices every person uses — here's what you need to know
US lawmakers spark backlash with bills impacting crypto industry: 'There's almost no oversight'
New report reveals which states are leading the US solar race: 'The backbone of America's energy future'
Researchers make game-changing breakthroughs to slash cost of solar power: 'Network of knowledge'
Officials announce nearly $2 billion in investments that could transform power grid: 'Not anything to be worried about'
Researchers build incredible prototype that could transform how we cool our homes: 'We are hoping to bring it to the market'
City relaunches incredibly popular $3,800 incentive program for homeowners who upgrade their HVACs: 'A simple way for residents to save energy, reduce costs...'
Researchers achieve major breakthrough with new material that could replace plastic: 'Outstanding potential'
Researchers discover lucrative solution for millions of used EV batteries: 'Already purified'
New map exposes which US communities have dangerous levels of toxic air pollution — these areas are most at risk
US city taps into hidden underground energy source with one-of-a-kind system: 'Not something that a lot of communities have access to'
Amazon sparks backlash with plans for facility in small town: 'Jeff [Bezos] can find another way to make a billion or two'
How much do solar panels cost in 2025? Experts are urging homeowners to install while prices are near record lows
Fashion giant Shein faces major crackdown over allegedly shady operations: 'Must swiftly bring its practices into conformity'
Coca-Cola unveils bold new initiative to revolutionize power grid: 'We are just getting started'
Startup awarded $50 million for volcanic rock technique with potential to address growing crisis: 'This … is going to go a long way'
Citizens plants over 700,000 trees after city suffers intense losses: 'This particular place was a dump site'
Grim new study predicts trouble for communities near coral reefs: 'It's possible that we are witnessing a step change'
New data shows encouraging drop in damaging practice in the Amazon — but alarming challenges remain in the region
Researchers sound the alarm over unintended consequence of advanced AI — here's what you should know
Four major sports teams unite to launch unprecedented international competition: 'This ... is a movement'
Developers make push to construct England's largest onshore wind farm: 'We have been eagerly waiting for the moment'
Chemical giant develops groundbreaking technique that could shake up the beauty industry: 'Transitioning from a niche concept to a mainstream trend'
Government investigation uncovers disturbing truth about almost 50 different car models: 'We should be putting public health first'
Government official makes bold announcement about imported waste major nation will no longer accept: 'We have had enough'
GUESS launches game-changing program that could transform the shopping experience: 'A win-win-win for the brand, the consumer, and our planet'
Scientists make US history with landmark first in animal-cloning journey: 'Historic milestone in conservation'
Prosecutors spotlight disturbing new tactic that's making illegal scheme nearly impossible to track: '[The criminals] are always ahead of us'
Researchers make worrisome discovery while analyzing Philadelphia subway — here's what they found
State enforces controversial ban with hefty fines against multiple businesses — here's what you need to know
Arizona protects sprawling 1,900-acre piece of land from greedy developers: 'A much-needed alternative to state-mandated regulation'
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