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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-home > los-angeles-hvac-installation-issues-leak

Los Angeles homeowner wakes to ceiling leak after rooftop HVAC install, says contractor ghosted

3+ hour, 12+ min ago   (515+ words) "HVAC guys aren't roofers even if they think they can do it I wouldn't let them." A Los Angeles homeowner says a rooftop HVAC installation turned into a nightmare scenario after heavy rain sent water through the ceiling below the…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > trump-promises-relief-gas-prices-iran

Trump acknowledges high gas prices as US average hits $4.27 following strikes on Iran

3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (576+ words) Gas prices in the United States are climbing again, with the national average for regular reaching $4.27 a gallon Thursday. The increase came as oil markets reacted to the widening military conflict involving Iran. As USA Today reported, Trump said Wednesday…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > florida-homeowners-hurricane-insurance-coverage-flooding

Florida homeowners warned as hurricane season peaks: Most policies still won't cover flooding

6+ hour, 16+ min ago   (453+ words) A standard homeowners insurance policy in Florida usually does not include flood insurance, which Treasure Coast News said is worth remembering as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak. When a storm dumps rain, pushes water higher, and leaves a…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > new-mexico-sues-fema-national-guard-costs

New Mexico sues FEMA after agency denies $61 million in National Guard costs from federal fire

7+ hour, 4+ min ago   (456+ words) "It's unconscionable that FEMA refuses to pay." New Mexico is taking FEMA to court after the federal agency twice denied reimbursement for tens of millions of dollars the state spent responding to a wildfire sparked by the federal government. The…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > homeowner-attic-tank-ev-rate-solar-heat-pump

Homeowner eyeing 500-liter tank to heat water at cheap rates gets pointed in a different direction

7+ hour, 16+ min ago   (608+ words) "I think you're over complicating this." Before opting for solar panels, one homeowner thought they had found a smart way to keep energy bills down in the meantime. The proposed overhaul centered on a 132-gallon (500-liter) attic tank that could…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > florida-wall-of-wind-expansion-hurricane-testing

Florida's 'Wall of Wind' gets $15 million to expand 200-mph hurricane testing

17+ hour, 27+ min ago   (453+ words) Florida International University's "Wall of Wind" is set for a major expansion after receiving a $15 million donation, giving one of the country's most powerful hurricane research tools a significant boost. The funding will help build a next-generation version of the…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > florida-ag-seeks-penalties-chatbot-firms

Florida AG seeks criminal penalties for chatbot firms amid FSU shooting suspect's ChatGPT questions

9+ hour, 4+ min ago   (644+ words) Florida's attorney general is pushing for a way to hold AI companies accountable after prosecutors reviewed ChatGPT conversations preceding an Apr. 17, 2025, shooting at Florida State University. The proposal could pave the way for fines, victim compensation, and even restrictions on…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > crystal-clean-washington-hazardous-waste-penalty

Washington fines Crystal Clean $1.04 million over toxic waste tracking, storage failures

9+ hour, 52+ min ago   (492+ words) Regulators also accused Crystal Clean of changing shipping documents without telling customers. Washington regulators have levied a penalty of more than $1 million against a national hazardous-waste company after alleging that a Lakewood site near homes mishandled used oil, solvents, and…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > new-jersey-legalizes-plug-in-solar-panels

New Jersey legalizes plug-in solar panels that could trim up to $50 from monthly bills

17+ hour, 39+ min ago   (475+ words) New Jersey is now the ninth state to legalize balcony solar, as dozens more consider bills. New Jersey residents looking to lower their electric bills now have a new, more accessible solar option. Portable plug-in solar panels that meet safety…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > utah-transit-fare-increase-public-feedback

Utah riders weigh in as UTA's $3 fare plan would tie for highest in the US

15+ hour, 15+ min ago   (580+ words) "They're making it inaccessible for us." Utah transit riders could soon be asked to pay some of the highest base fares in the country simply to keep current service running. That possibility is drawing renewed attention to whether public transportation…...