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thecooldown. com > green-home > heat-pump-owner-saves-energy-bill-winter

Engineer credits heat pump for rescuing poorly-weatherized home: 'I'm saving over $200 a month this winter"

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (591+ words) One of the best ways to see whether a home upgrade is right for your family is to learn from others' firsthand experiences. That's why one New England-based engineer shared a thorough review of their heat pump one winter after…...

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thecooldown. com > green-tech > bamboo-engineering-reimagining-modern-construction

Ancient building material makes a comeback for modern construction " and it's cheaper

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (381+ words) Cities around the world are searching for ways to decarbonize infrastructure without sacrificing safety or durability. Engineers and architects are reimagining bamboo, one of the world's oldest building materials, in a way that could dramatically reshape modern construction. According to…...

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thecooldown. com > green-business > kure-oyster-festival-oysters-smaller-trend

As 90% of oysters die off, Japanese government steps in to save seafood industry

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (381+ words) "The local oysters were fine until this year." Noticeably smaller oysters at Japan's Kure oyster festival unsettled attendees following an unprecedented oyster die-off that prompted government intervention late last year." In December, the Fisheries Agency announced a plan to financially…...

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thecooldown. com > green-tech > high-tech-backup-power-solutions-for-blackouts

Engineer reviews briefcase-sized battery that can protect you from blackouts: 'Instant backup power"

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (421+ words) "Places energy where you need it." You can't control when a blackout hits your neighborhood, but a new wave of backup energy solutions gives you more control over what stays powered when it does. One of the latest high-tech options…...

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thecooldown. com > green-business > bermuda-single-use-plastic-ban-plan

Government pushes for widespread single-use plastic ban: 'Should not be a partisan endeavor"

3+ hour, 35+ min ago  (411+ words) "Our goal is not disruption, our goal is progress." Bermuda's government is taking aim at weeding out single-use plastics. To make the initiative stick, they are going above and beyond to ensure that virtually everyone is on board every step…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > toxic-plants-in-gardens-warning

4 invasive plant species you can actually eat instead of tossing out

4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (377+ words) You could walk past edible plants every day and have no idea that they could spruce up any meal. Invasive plant species can ravage your yard and the surrounding ecosystem." But before you dispose of those pesky plants, take a…...

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thecooldown. com > green-tech > fire-prevention-technology-california-sound-infrared

Fire department tests unusual new method to stop blazes that could replace sprinklers, foam sprays

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (484+ words) The process is silent and doesn't impact air quality. Water, chemicals, and even flames are often used to battle fires in buildings and forests. Now, a crew in California is using sound, according to ABC 7 Eyewitness News." The San Bernardino…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > hoa-demand-cut-down-oak-tree-georgia

Homeowner seeks advice after receiving upsetting letter from HOA: 'I assume [it] is an act of god"

6+ hour, 5+ min ago  (237+ words) "Get the report, send it to them and then tell them they can [do it] at their own expense." A Georgia homeowner turned to Reddit for advice after receiving a sharply worded letter from a neighboring homeowners association demanding action…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > hvac-installer-debunks-heat-pump-myths

HVAC tech breaks down common misconception about modern heat pumps: 'It's. .. hard to believe"

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (599+ words) "It's amazing how quiet and efficient it is." An HVAC installer appeared in a You Tube video to dispel a recurring myth: that modern heat pumps aren't up to the task of warming homes in cold-climate states." On the This…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > apennine-brown-bear-domestication-warning

Brown bear population shows signs of domestication, scientists fear increased human interaction

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (413+ words) "Populations that have been heavily and negatively affected by human activities may harbor genetic variants." While "The Jungle Book" might be a childhood favorite for many, human-wildlife interactions in real life are not so healthy " especially when it comes to…...

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