Climate Connections

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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The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decades

Making plastics from algae or plant material instead of fossil fuels could help. Learn more...

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What is solar thermal?

A Minnesota group is using the underdog technology to turn sunlight into heat. Learn more at...

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Wind farm radar system reduces nighttime light pollution in Iowa

The system turns on flashing warning lights only when a plane is nearby. Otherwise, they stay...

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‘People were scared.’ How a maternal care nonprofit stepped up for families after Maui's wildfires

The organization helped people who were dealing with the aftermath of the fires while also...

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Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporary

After a wind farm’s construction, home values typically bounced back within about four years, a...

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Snowmobiles don’t have to be noisy and polluting

A New Mexico ski valley resort is investing in electric snowmobiles. Learn more at...

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How a snowmobile tour company is getting ready for a future with less snow

Snow and ice conditions have gotten less reliable in the Charlevoix region near Quebec City....

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Which actions benefit the climate the most? This tool can show you

The online tool called En-ROADS helps communities understand which policies will help the most....

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Sheep are living their best life at Susquehanna University

They’re eating the grass and weeds that grow around the Pennsylvania college’s solar array....

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Archaeological sites in North Carolina under threat from sea level rise and storms

The state’s Hammocks Beach State Park includes areas that have been used by humans for more...

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Volcanoes emit carbon dioxide, but not nearly as much as humans

Humanity produces an amount roughly equivalent to the eruption of Mount St. Helens every 2.5...

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Why more CO2 could be bad news for crops

Carbon dioxide can boost photosynthesis, but that benefit can be outweighed by an increased risk...

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Solar project at Fort Lauderdale park keeps basketball players cool

Solar panels shade an open-air pavilion and supply clean power to the nearby African-American...

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Video game teaches teens to stay calm in a weather emergency

The game prepares them for extreme events like wildfires, flooding, and blizzards. Learn...

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Heat pumps are keeping homes warm in Maine

Even in below-zero temperatures, electric heat pumps can be an effective and cost-effective...

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What is ‘embodied carbon’?

It’s a little-known but major factor in the carbon footprint of our buildings. Learn more at...

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As seas rise, task force recommends new bridges for Outer Banks island

Storms have repeatedly isolated North Carolina’s Hatteras Island from the mainland. Learn...

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Is marijuana bad for the climate?

Indoor cannabis farms consume lots of electricity, boosting their carbon footprints. Learn...

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Climate change could shorten the life span of U.S. bridges

Rising seas, heavy precipitation, and extreme heat are causing corrosion, buckling, and...

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