Climate Connections
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Pennsylvania greenhouse stays warm by storing heat underground
Kids race boats powered by sunshine alone
The long shadow of Maui's wildfires
Olympic skier sounds alarm on vanishing snow
Midwives in Pakistan navigate floods to care for parents and babies
The soccer club that helps fans take climate action
Indonesia to conserve coral reefs in 'debt-for-nature' deal
Over half of coral reefs bleached during a three-year heat wave
Why a Montana rancher is speaking up for climate action
Solar drying towers could reduce food waste, researcher says
How an army of volunteers is fighting climate misinformation online
Surgeon warns that climate change can disrupt cancer care
Your donated clothes might end up here
The downside of perfect green lawns
The little-known group that decides your electricity prices
Pennsylvania farmers found a way around rising power bills
Minnesota solar farm produces electricity – plus kale and radishes
A kumquat grows in Philadelphia
Revenue from wind and solar farms can reshape community budgets
'Flying potato' owls find a home at Arizona solar complex
Zen Buddhist retreats offer space for people to process climate grief
A Vermont utility is helping people get home battery systems
The funding disappeared. The flooding didn't
Hospitals are rethinking laughing gas. Here's why
Air quality sensors reveal pollution hot spots
In Pennsylvania, some forests are also farms
From shiitake mushrooms to hickory nut oil, new markets for forest-grown foods can help landowners earn income while protecting trees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How 'right to charge' laws make it easier to own an EV
The laws override HOA and condo board rules that restrict residents from installing EV chargers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How energy codes shape comfort and costs at home
Eric Fowler of Fresh Energy in Minnesota says stronger standards can lower bills and improve safety during outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Lima beans show potential as a climate-resilient crop
Many varieties can withstand hot, dry conditions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Could 'sky trains' reduce transportation emissions?
Aerolane is using planes to pull other planes through the sky. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What's the cheapest way to make electricity at scale? The answer may surprise you
This source is now the most cost-effective nearly everywhere in the world. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Illinois program expands access to clean energy careers
The Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers paid training and support services to help residents enter the building trades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California neighbors cut carbon together
The EcoBlock project helped 15 homeowners on a single Oakland block get new rooftop solar, heat pumps, and insulation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?
We explain in 90 seconds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why low electricity rates don't always mean low bills
Rates matter, but energy efficiency makes a big difference, too. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Montana ranch buries dead trees to lock away climate pollution
After a wildfire killed tens of thousands of trees on her property, a company helped one rancher clean up using a promising new strategy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A burned-out Detroit house becomes a clean energy model
The project shows how clean, efficient technology can revitalize buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Should we add a Category 6 to hurricane ratings?
An atmospheric scientist at the National Taiwan University says storms with winds above 184 miles an hour deserve their own category. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Retiring farmers find a new way to pass on their land
A national nonprofit helps transfer farmland into community ownership and ensures it will be managed sustainably. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The cargo ship that's powered the old-fashioned way
The cargo ship that gets most of its power the old-fashioned way. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Illinois invests in large-scale battery storage
The goal is to store excess wind and solar energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Home energy upgrades help older residents stay in their homes
Senior Services Plus in Illinois is helping older residents lower energy costs with free insulation, heating upgrades, and other improvements. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Cold winters are no match for modern cold-climate heat pumps
In fact, several chilly Nordic countries lead the world in heat pump adoption. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing
But efficiency upgrades and 'demand response' programs can help keep costs down. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hawaii teens take on the state – and win
Young plaintiffs helped secure a landmark climate settlement with the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to help your garden withstand climate change
Healthy soils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive extreme weather like floods and droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Can soccer fans mobilize for climate action?
Heat waves are already harming the sport, one advocate says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How data could help protect city trees in the Chicago area
Researchers are using satellites to spot stress in urban forests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes
Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A sacred Minnesota food is in decline
Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/