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Amazon sparks backlash after users spot absurd product for sale: 'I hate it so much"

Amazon sparks backlash after users spot absurd product for sale: 'I hate it so much"1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (464+ words) "We don't deserve this planet." The satisfying pop of bubble wrap is a common guilty pleasure. However, a Reddit user spotted an absurd product capitalizing on this trend in a BuzzFeed list of proposed stocking stuffers. They posted a screenshot…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > kylie-jenner-private-jet-flight-carbon-footprint

Kylie Jenner sparks backlash as shocking habits are revealed: 'You can't be serious"

Kylie Jenner sparks backlash as shocking habits are revealed: 'You can't be serious"2+ hour, 59+ min ago   (374+ words) Reddit users flocked to the comments. Kylie Jenner's three-minute private jet flight sparked a debate on Reddit. It isn't hard to find a corner of the internet that makes you want to shake your head in disbelief. The subreddit r…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > reddit-bathroom-shelf-beauty-products-overconsumption

Influencer sparks outrage with 'disturbing' video inside of shower: 'I hate it so much"

Influencer sparks outrage with 'disturbing' video inside of shower: 'I hate it so much"6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (421+ words) "It would be so overwhelming." Keeping your shower stocked with essential hygiene products is one thing. Having so many products that you can barely see your bathroom wall is another. A Redditor sparked a discussion about the overconsumption of beauty…...

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thecooldown.com > sustainable-food > coffee-drain-pollution-street-sewage-fertilizer

Scientist shares startling warning for daily coffee drinkers: 'Perhaps try making less [of it]"

Scientist shares startling warning for daily coffee drinkers: 'Perhaps try making less [of it]"6+ hour, 44+ min ago   (454+ words) The practice can create major problems. Pouring coffee down street drains contributes to caffeine pollution in waterways, threatening aquatic ecosystems in the process." According to Daily Coffee News, a woman received a $200 fine from Richmond council in London for pouring…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > jellyfish-sleep-dna-damage-neurological-disorder

Groundbreaking study finds bizarre similarity between brainless jellyfish and humans: 'Fundamental ... across the entire animal kingdom"

Groundbreaking study finds bizarre similarity between brainless jellyfish and humans: 'Fundamental ... across the entire animal kingdom"8+ hour, 14+ min ago   (449+ words) A new study shed light on a profound connection between humans and jellyfish while illustrating the importance of one of the most fundamental human needs." According to Discover Magazine, researchers at Bar-Ilan University discovered one of the biggest reasons animals…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > three-cougars-british-columbia-police-warn

Authorities issue warning after wild predators are spotted in residential neighborhood — here's what's happening

Authorities issue warning after wild predators are spotted in residential neighborhood — here's what's happening9+ hour, 44+ min ago   (390+ words) There are precautions residents can take. Residents in a neighborhood in British Columbia were on high alert after being warned by officials that a trio of large predators was spotted in the area. The Nanaimo News Bulletin reported in early…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > last-energy-nuclear-reactor-microplant-deployment

Startup's $100M funding deal could revolutionize nuclear energy: 'Ensuring steady access ... is critical"

Startup's $100M funding deal could revolutionize nuclear energy: 'Ensuring steady access ... is critical"12+ hour, 44+ min ago   (658+ words) The plan is to bring units online quickly to help meet growing energy needs. Last Energy, a nuclear tech startup, is nearing its first reactor deployment with help from a $100 million funding infusion from an investor group, the company announced…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > quagga-mussels-lake-geneva-switzerland-invasion

Experts issue urgent warning after invasive pests take over iconic French lake: 'I don't think they will go away"

Experts issue urgent warning after invasive pests take over iconic French lake: 'I don't think they will go away"13+ hour, 14+ min ago   (419+ words) The lesson is a sobering one about how quickly invasive species can take over. Quagga mussels have spread across Lake Geneva at an incredible rate, fundamentally altering natural habitats and human infrastructure. In recent years, Lake Geneva has been known…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > sustainable-aviation-fuel-food-waste-illinois

Researchers make groundbreaking discovery on how food scraps could help air travel: 'Huge potential"

Researchers make groundbreaking discovery on how food scraps could help air travel: 'Huge potential"14+ hour, 59+ min ago   (612+ words) Could food you'd otherwise throw away actually help fly a plane? An innovative research group is turning food scraps into air miles. That's because the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign team's process can convert the waste into sustainable aviation fuel, or…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > becky-linney-york-land-trust-donation-conservation

Mother and daughter make history with incredible 181-acre donation: 'A legacy of love"

Mother and daughter make history with incredible 181-acre donation: 'A legacy of love"15+ hour, 14+ min ago   (368+ words) The family has had the land since the early 1970s. A historical donation solidifies conservation efforts for a riverside property in Cape Neddick, Maine. The generous donation from longtime York resident Becky Linney and her daughter Shanlee has helped to permanently…...