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The Cool Down

The Cool Down is mainstream America's guide to a cleaner, cooler future, making it easy for people from all walks of life to help themselves while helping the planet.

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thecooldown.com > green-business > florida-gas-prices-tips-to-trim-bill

Florida gas just surged 18 cents to $4.07, and these tips can trim your fuel bill

15+ hour, 1+ min ago   (528+ words) "Modern cars don't need 'tune-ups,' but regular service will ensure optimum fuel economy." Florida drivers got an unpleasant surprise at the pump as average gas prices climbed back above $4 per gallon, a jump that could add strain to household budgets…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > california-wildfire-recovery-organic-mulch-el-nino

California wildfire survivors told to use organic mulch as El Niño raises flood, toxic runoff risks

12+ hour, 38+ min ago   (714+ words) "It really felt like, oh, I'm taking a step towards coming back home." As Southern California heads into an El Niño winter, people recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires are being told to prepare for the possibility of heavy…...


thecooldown.com > green-business > texas-voters-prioritize-water-security-projects

Texas poll finds 79% of voters say water projects are a top priority after historic funding vote

14+ hour, 1+ min ago   (619+ words) "Voters are paying close attention to the headlines about Texas' growth." Texas voters increasingly seem to view water security as a statewide issue connected to everyday life and the state's overall stability, rather than as a narrow infrastructure matter. In…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > homeowner-questions-high-ac-capacitor-cost

Homeowner balks at $450 AC capacitor swap after one tech quotes $180 for the part

14+ hour, 13+ min ago   (642+ words) They underscore why getting a second opinion can matter just as much as the repair itself. A homeowner's complaint about a $450 air-conditioner capacitor replacement points to a familiar summer frustration: a repair that sounds minor but costs far more than…...


thecooldown.com > green-business > south-florida-truck-fleets-diesel-prices

South Florida truck fleets get squeezed as diesel nears record, food bank's fuel bill hits $121,000

14+ hour, 49+ min ago   (409+ words) "Those refinery attacks have been extremely effective." Rising diesel prices are putting pressure on South Florida's trucking networks — and the effects are extending far beyond freight companies. For Feeding South Florida, the spike has turned a routine operating expense into…...


thecooldown.com > green-tech > reddit-user-warns-ai-companies-knowledge-access

Reddit user warns AI companies want to 'put a meter on' knowledge, urges people not to sell books

14+ hour, 37+ min ago   (431+ words) "The Internet was supposed to be the great equalizer, but all that information is now gone." As more information moves behind subscriptions, licensing agreements, and logins, some readers are growing uneasy about what it means to truly "own" knowledge. A…...


thecooldown.com > green-tech > wisconsin-awards-25-million-42-fast-charging-sites

Wisconsin awards $25 million for 42 fast-charging sites as EV network moves beyond interstates

16+ hour, 13+ min ago   (466+ words) At minimum, that setup means Wisconsin is set to gain 168 new fast-charging ports. Wisconsin has approved 42 new EV fast-charging sites with $25 million in federal backing as it expands its network statewide. The funding will bring DC fast chargers to several…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > thrifted-earrings-into-surprises-for-kids

Parent turns 2 thrifted earring sets into 24 surprises for 7-year-old, stretching every dollar

16+ hour, 37+ min ago   (474+ words) "Super cute idea and I love the idea of rewarding her for being nice or doing something good." A parent's thrifty DIY project resonated with viewers because it transformed a couple of imperfect secondhand finds into nearly a month's worth…...


thecooldown.com > green-tech > cheap-hyundai-ioniq-electric-norway

Cheap 2019 Hyundai Ioniq in Norway hits 65kW, making the tiny-battery EV hard to ignore

16+ hour, 49+ min ago   (593+ words) "Very first thing to do before buying is listen very carefully to motor and reduction gearbox noises." A cheap used EV in Norway is turning heads for a reason. It has a tiny battery, a modest range, and still managed…...


thecooldown.com > sustainable-food > beef-eye-fillet-abandoned-supermarket-shelf

Shopper abandons $100 beef eye fillet on supermarket shelf, and workers say it's not uncommon

17+ hour, 37+ min ago   (543+ words) "People would rather ruin perfectly good food than walk over to the other section of the store." When a refrigerated item is abandoned in the wrong aisle, store workers often have little choice but to throw it away. Writing on…...