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West Virginia man works to boost solar industry in his home state

Solar Holler founder Dan Conant wants to create new career paths for young West Virginians. The post West Virginia man works to boost solar industry in his home state appeared first on Yale Climate...

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Estuaries provide more than a billion dollars in environmental benefits,...

They serve as flood barriers and store climate-warming carbon pollution. The post Estuaries provide more than a billion dollars in environmental benefits, research shows appeared first on Yale Climate...

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Storms, rising seas are growing threats to Portsmouth Village in North Carolina

‘There can be standing water in the village nearly any day of the year.’ The post Storms, rising seas are growing threats to Portsmouth Village in North Carolina appeared first on Yale Climate...

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Biloxi, Mississippi, is losing a foot of salt marsh shoreline a year

So Mississippi State University and Keesler Air Force Base are working on a project to shield a 2.5-mile stretch of the city from erosion. The post Biloxi, Mississippi, is losing a foot of salt marsh...

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Video: Do you have to go vegan to save the climate?

Alexandra Steele takes a look at the truth behind the claims. The post Video: Do you have to go vegan to save the climate? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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How Miami-Dade County is protecting public housing residents from dangerous...

For one thing, the county installed 1,700 AC units in public housing last year. The post How Miami-Dade County is protecting public housing residents from dangerous heat waves appeared first on Yale...

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The largely untapped energy source beneath our feet

Recent advances in technology could boost geothermal energy’s prospects. The post The largely untapped energy source beneath our feet appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Florida school district offers kids a cleaner ride to school

Miami-Dade County recently purchased 20 electric school buses and has committed to buying 80 more. The post Florida school district offers kids a cleaner ride to school appeared first on Yale Climate...

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Man converts his home to all-electric dream house

Eric Laine once spent about $500 on propane in just one month. Now that’s a thing of the past. The post Man converts his home to all-electric dream house appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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‘Not alone, but with others.’ Pastor helps faith leaders speak up on climate...

Pastor Neddy Astudillo says many faith leaders feel called to do something about the crisis. The post ‘Not alone, but with others.’ Pastor helps faith leaders speak up on climate change appeared first...

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Sunshades, vines, and trees can help keep playgrounds cool

A North Carolina State University research group designs play areas where kids can stay comfortable as temperatures rise. The post Sunshades, vines, and trees can help keep playgrounds cool appeared...

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Art therapy can ease climate-related anxiety

And you don’t have to be a professional artist to try it. The post Art therapy can ease climate-related anxiety appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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How to make vegan and vegetarian meals sound mouthwatering

Step one: Avoid the word ‘meatless.’ The post How to make vegan and vegetarian meals sound mouthwatering appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Family farmers make climate-friendly vodka and whiskey

The Silver Tree Beer and Spirits has committed to growing grain sustainably — and the family has launched an initiative to get others in the industry to do the same. The post Family farmers make...

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8-year-old spurs his dad to climate action

Challenged by their son to do something about climate change, Fred Carter and his wife created the Black Oaks Center for Sustainable Renewable Living. The post 8-year-old spurs his dad to climate...

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Miami Beach will soon have an underwater sculpture park

The ReefLine’s creators hope the park will provide new habitat and get people thinking about the effects of climate change on the ocean. The post Miami Beach will soon have an underwater sculpture...

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Paying attention to heat alerts could save your life

Extreme heat can be dangerous, so it’s important to plan ahead when a heat wave is coming. The post Paying attention to heat alerts could save your life appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

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Partnership helps Chicagoans plant trees in underserved neighborhoods

Decades of disinvestment have left many low-income communities of color with little tree cover. The post Partnership helps Chicagoans plant trees in underserved neighborhoods appeared first on Yale...

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A meteorologist’s warning: Hurricanes are intensifying more quickly now

Miami meteorologist John Morales wants people to prepare for storms that get dangerous, fast. The post A meteorologist’s warning: Hurricanes are intensifying more quickly now appeared first on Yale...

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Most planes are powered by fossil fuels. That could change.

An alternative known as sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, could one day cut the climate impact of flying. The post Most planes are powered by fossil fuels. That could change. appeared first on Yale...

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