Climate Connections

44% of Latinos live in U.S. counties with a high flood risk

Compared to just 35% of non-Latinos. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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What are virtual power plants?

They could help utilities balance electricity supply and demand as more renewables join the...

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A third of U.S. adults are interested in cutting back on meat, report finds

Health and cost are the driving motivations, but plant-rich meals can also help the climate....

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Exchange program make EV ownership more affordable for low-income Colorado residents

The program offers $6,000 rebates for new electric vehicles to qualifying participants. Learn...

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What is a passive house?

These ultra-efficient homes use up to 90% less energy for heating and cooling than conventional...

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Schools in coal country are going solar

A project in Wayne County, West Virginia, will save the district enough money to pay for three...

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How expectant parents can prepare for extreme weather

If extreme weather strikes during labor or soon after you give birth, you’ll need some backup...

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Solar canopy over Denver school parking lot will provide energy to low-income families

Some families are expected to save up to $700 a year on their electricity bills. Learn more at...

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Industry has a huge carbon footprint. This technology could help

A new industrial-strength heat pump boiler uses electricity to generate the high-temperature...

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How to prepare your finances for an extreme weather disaster

Taking these steps can help make your financial recovery smoother if the worst happens. Learn...

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Retired teachers return to Colorado classrooms to teach students about climate change

They’re helping students take action in their communities. Learn more at...

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Group leads tree plantings in deforestation-wracked Ghana

Cocoa farming and illegal gold mining are driving the rapid destruction of the country’s...

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Want a climate-friendly home? You might need a new breaker box

Before you start swapping your old, fossil-fuel-powered appliances for clean, electric versions,...

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A nemesis of clams is thriving as Maine’s waters warm

Populations of invasive green crabs — which eat clams — have exploded. Learn more at...

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Florida’s tiny ‘fairy tale’ deer are losing habitat as seas rise

So the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working to restore habitat on higher ground. Learn...

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A blizzard put a hyper-efficient home to the test. It passed

‘I was sitting in my living room in a T-shirt, and outside it was negative 40 windchill.’...

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Colorado farmer finds success with drought-resilient millet

The crunchy grain could gain popularity as the climate warms. Learn more at...

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Group to monitor air pollution in 12 U.S. cities with large Hispanic populations

The project will share real-time data with community members. Learn more at...

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A growing number of homeowners face repeat flooding

People need access to funding to make their homes more resilient rather than just rebuilding,...

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After a hurricane or wildfire, communities can be overwhelmed by debris

And some of it’s hazardous. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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