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...
View ArticleEstuaries 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...
View ArticleStorms, 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...
View ArticleBiloxi, 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...
View ArticleVideo: 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.
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleFlorida 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...
View ArticleMan 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.
View Article‘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...
View ArticleSunshades, 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...
View ArticleArt 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.
View ArticleHow 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.
View ArticleFamily 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...
View Article8-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...
View ArticleMiami 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...
View ArticlePaying 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.
View ArticlePartnership 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleMost 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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