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2 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Veronica Booth
Research reveals that several brands, including Coca-Cola, are linked to plastic production processes that rely on fracking. What's happening? Euronews reported that Stand.earth found over 25 well-known consumer brands linked to fracking operations in the Permian Basin of Texas, one of the world's biggest "carbon bombs" because of its massive contribution to planet-warming pollution.
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2 days ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
A distressed new homeowner discovered a gas leak in their fireplace, turning closing day from a dream to a nightmare. The new homeowner posted on Reddit, looking for advice. They explained, "We got the keys and were excited to enter our new home. As we did, there was a rotten egg scent ⦠We were able to locate it to the fireplace on the main floor."Gas leaks are dangerous because the flammable gas, mostly made of methane, builds up in the space.
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5 days ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
Oregonians have reported troubling sightings of cougars near their communities, but wildlife officials say it's a positive sign for the cat's population. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon is home to over 6,000 cougars. But it hasn't always been that way. In the 1960s, only 200 cougars remained. The population had dwindled because of bounty hunting. Now that the population is 30 times greater, people are encountering the large cats close to home.
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6 days ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
Starbucks has become a U.S. Food Waste Pact member, amping up the company's commitment to stopping food waste. In February, Chain Store Age reported on the major coffee chain's joining the pact, which is an initiative between ReFED and the World Wildlife Fund. The U.S. Food Waste Pact is an agreement with businesses to assess operational food waste data. Once opportunities to reduce food waste are identified, companies can find innovative solutions and enact intervention projects.
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1 week ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
Research reveals that several brands, including Coca-Cola, are linked to plastic production processes that rely on fracking. Euronews reported that Stand.earth found over 25 well-known consumer brands linked to fracking operations in the Permian Basin of Texas, one of the world's biggest "carbon bombs" because of its massive contribution to planet-warming pollution.
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1 week ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
A University of Cambridge research team analyzed data to uncover the effectiveness of conservation efforts — and the results were positive, but more needs to be done. The research, as Phys.org shared via a release from the university, utilized IUCN Red List data to assess conservation efforts' impacts. The Red List of Threatened Species is the International Union for Conservation of Nature's globally recognized list for assessing extinction risks for various species of animals, plants, and fungi.
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1 week ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has raised alarms about the impact litter has on local wildlife in the United Kingdom, pleading with people to be more responsible with their trash. According to BBC, the RSPCA reported littering incidents in regions like West Midlands, Greater London, Birmingham, Black Country, Coventry, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and many more locations.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Veronica Booth
Palmetto is a solar energy company from North Carolina that wants to help everyone embrace the benefits of solar. The company has a revolutionary program called LightReach, which is an innovative approach to home energy management. It's ideal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the financial and environmental benefits of solar panels. Unlike many other solar plans, LightReach gives you the convenience and ease of an affordable monthly plan.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Veronica Booth
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation bought PTC Energy for $106.02 million (9.25 billion rupees) to further the country's shift toward producing green energy. ONGC is an Indian oil explorer, and PTC is an Indian clean energy company. ONGC acquired PTC to expand its green energy portfolio and expand on PTC's previous goals, Reuters reported. PTC has seven wind generation locations that produce 288 megawatts of power. India aims to generate 500 gigawatts of non-dirty fuel electricity by 2030.
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1 week ago | 
thecooldown.com | Veronica Booth
Atul, Valeo, and Honda teamed up to revolutionize India's electric vehicle infrastructure by creating an electric battery-swapping system. EV Mechanica reported on this exciting new design for electric three-wheelers. Together, Atul Greentech Private Limited, Valeo India Private Limited, and Honda Power Pack Energy India introduced two vehicles and impressive technology. The first is the Energie Swap for cargo, and the second is the Mobili Swap for passenger transport.
