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‘Ridiculous’: Florida couple’s insurance premiums shoot up to $11,000 a year...

Some insurance companies have pulled out of Florida, leaving homeowners scrambling. The post ‘Ridiculous’: Florida couple’s insurance premiums shoot up to $11,000 a year as hurricanes intensify...

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‘It’s very, very concerning’: Antarctica meltdown left penguin chicks...

Emperor penguins could be in trouble as sea ice declines. The post ‘It’s very, very concerning’: Antarctica meltdown left penguin chicks drowned, frozen appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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More than 3 million U.S. workers have clean energy jobs, report finds

The jobs can be found in construction, manufacturing, and other sectors, not just in solar and wind. The post More than 3 million U.S. workers have clean energy jobs, report finds appeared first on...

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Telehealth can help rural and underserved kids access care

That’s important because climate change is worsening health conditions like asthma. The post Telehealth can help rural and underserved kids access care appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Five popular foods and drinks that climate change could take from us

They're all feeling the heat from climate change. The post Five popular foods and drinks that climate change could take from us appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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A South Dakota technical college wants to train students to repair EVs and...

The auto repair industry is changing rapidly. The post A South Dakota technical college wants to train students to repair EVs and hybrids appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Flying was his dream. Now he wants to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel.

Former pilot Todd Smith cofounded Safe Landing, a group of aviation workers who want to slow the industry’s growth. The post Flying was his dream. Now he wants to reduce the carbon footprint of air...

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As temperatures rise, so do Georgia ER visits for venomous snake bites

Researchers found that the odds of a hospital visit due to a snake bite increase almost 6% when temperatures are about two degrees warmer than normal. The post As temperatures rise, so do Georgia ER...

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A massive Christmas light display, eco-friendly style

Thanks to a rooftop solar array, this Vancouver couple can celebrate the holiday without running up an expensive power bill. The post A massive Christmas light display, eco-friendly style appeared...

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‘Polar bear 911’: How a Canadian town deals with its hungry bear population

Conflicts between humans and polar bears could become more frequent as Arctic sea ice declines. The post ‘Polar bear 911’: How a Canadian town deals with its hungry bear population appeared first on...

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Three tips for saving money and staying warm this winter

These are wins for your wallet and the climate. The post Three tips for saving money and staying warm this winter appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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NYC startup launches curbside EV charging stations

They’re designed for city drivers who park on the street rather than in driveways or garages. The post NYC startup launches curbside EV charging stations appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Air pollution made Alejandro Daly sick. Now he fights for clean air.

He helped train young people to monitor air quality in their communities using low-cost sensors. The post Air pollution made Alejandro Daly sick. Now he fights for clean air. appeared first on Yale...

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It’s getting easier to rent an EV on your next vacation

Car rental companies offer a low-stakes way to try out an electric vehicle for the first time. The post It’s getting easier to rent an EV on your next vacation appeared first on Yale Climate...

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Black Girl Environmentalist is highlighting the contributions of Black women...

Wawa Gatheru started the organization as an Instagram page. It’s grown to nationwide workshops and events. The post Black Girl Environmentalist is highlighting the contributions of Black women in the...

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O Christmas tree: After the holidays, trees help restore wetlands in New Orleans

Old Christmas trees protect marsh grasses planted along the shore, and the branches capture sediment and slow erosion. The post O Christmas tree: After the holidays, trees help restore wetlands in New...

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Electric buses could help clean up the air in Vegas

The biggest contributors to the city’s air pollution are cars, trucks, and buses. The post Electric buses could help clean up the air in Vegas appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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The time to build a disaster kit is now

Gather water, medicine, and food before a weather emergency strikes. The post The time to build a disaster kit is now appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Will our buildings be ready for the climate of the future?

If architects and engineers don’t design with climate change in mind, their projects may not perform well over time. The post Will our buildings be ready for the climate of the future? appeared first...

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Northern Minnesota couple stays warm with help from heat pumps

New, advanced heat pumps can provide heating even in cold climates. The post Northern Minnesota couple stays warm with help from heat pumps appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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