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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-tech > wisconsin-awards-25-million-42-fast-charging-sites

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

1+ hour, 40+ 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…...

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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

2+ hour, 4+ 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…...

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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

2+ hour, 16+ 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…...

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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

3+ hour, 4+ 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…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > powerwall-storm-watch-el-nino-prepare-homes

Tesla reminds Powerwall owners as 'super El Niño' looms: Storm Watch charges for outages

2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (470+ words) The automation can be especially useful when storms arrive quickly or when homeowners are away. Tesla is reminding Powerwall owners that one of the backup battery's most practical features could soon become much more important. As forecasters warn that El…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > north-carolina-pigs-need-long-term-placement

North Carolina rescue groups say 50 pigs still need homes after a 163-pig hoarding rescue

2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (604+ words) A Burke County spokesperson also said the residence was not appropriate for people. Rescue groups in North Carolina are under growing pressure after a large-scale pig hoarding case left dozens of animals still needing long-term placement, along with the space…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > everett-fire-station-energy-efficiency-upgrade

Massachusetts city upgrades fire station with heat pump, says residents paid nothing

4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (597+ words) "These are the kinds of practical improvements we want to continue making across Everett." The city of Everett, north of Boston, recently finished an energy project at the Ferry Street Fire Station, replacing deteriorating heating equipment with a high-efficiency heat…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > ohio-firefighters-rescue-horse-tank-roof

Ohio firefighters rescue horse after tank roof collapses, leaving animal submerged up to its head

4+ hour, 27+ min ago   (574+ words) Specialized equipment was also used to get the horse out, including a crane. An Ohio horse survived after breaking through the roof of an in-ground tank and becoming trapped in water deep enough that only its head stayed above the…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > home-seller-hvac-inspection-30-second-fix

Home seller fears HVAC bill after inspector's list, techs say it's a '30-second fix"

5+ hour, 22+ min ago   (568+ words) "Go out there and shove the grey tubing back into the connector that's stuck into [the] unit." A super-detailed HVAC inspection can make a home sale seem like it's about to get expensive fast. That was the case for one…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > georgia-tesla-solar-installation-tips

Georgia homeowner told to check Tesla solar strings, roof wires, and Powerwall Wi-Fi info

5+ hour, 55+ min ago   (635+ words) "Mine was just installed in NorCal and now they are telling me I need a transformer upgrade." A Georgia homeowner preparing for a direct Tesla solar installation got a flood of practical advice after turning to r/TeslaSolar for last-minute…...