Natural building material could be used for safer refugee housing
Jutin, a material made from jute, can be used to build sturdy yet lightweight structures that stay cooler during summer heat. The post Natural building material could be used for safer refugee housing...
View ArticleWildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite...
Brianna Pagán, a satellite expert, lost her home in a wildfire. The post Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information appeared first on Yale Climate...
View ArticleHeat pump water heater: climate hero?
Western utilities are testing the potential of heat pump water heaters to heat up water during times when solar energy is abundant. The post Heat pump water heater: climate hero? appeared first on...
View ArticleHow a solar job training program changed one woman’s life
Today, Jacinta Goggles is working to expand solar access on the Wind River Reservation. The post How a solar job training program changed one woman’s life appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleA Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off.
Months before a wildfire, they’d taken steps to prevent fires from reaching their house. The post A Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off. appeared first on Yale...
View ArticleClean energy is powering local economies in Texas
Wind, solar, and battery storage projects are generating billions in tax revenue for communities, a University of Texas study finds. The post Clean energy is powering local economies in Texas appeared...
View ArticleHurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors
A New Orleans native set up a buddy system that pairs people across state lines. The post Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors appeared first on Yale Climate...
View ArticleGoodbye gas, hello sustainability
A California couple ditched natural gas, converting their home to run entirely on clean electricity. The post Goodbye gas, hello sustainability appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleWasted energy could be costing you thousands
An HVAC expert says an energy audit can show homeowners which upgrades will help the most. The post Wasted energy could be costing you thousands appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleA play that confronts climate change with humor
‘Come Along for the Ride,’ with upcoming performances in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, blends grief and comedy on stage. The post A play that confronts climate change with humor appeared first on...
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