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Lahaina, Hawaii, rebuilds slowly after deadly fire06 Oct 202500:01:31

Two years on, survivors face high rents, scarce housing, and rising poverty – but community leaders are helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has helped 10 Philly schools get AC03 Oct 202500:01:31

Students will have the chance to learn in cooler, more comfortable classrooms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

As air pollution gets worse, these parents are getting louder22 Sep 202500:01:31

As the federal government weakens protections, Moms Clean Air Force is fighting pollution at the state and local level. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Chicago just went all in on renewable energy19 Sep 202500:01:31

From City Hall to O’Hare Airport, every city-owned building now runs on renewables. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A climate nightmare inspired her novel. But the story is also about hope18 Sep 202500:01:31

Eiren Caffall’s ‘All the Water in the World’ imagines life after an extreme climate disaster – and the kindness that survives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Climate change is supercharging fall allergies17 Sep 202500:01:31

Longer growing seasons and more ragweed pollen mean more sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Want more people to eat plant-based foods? Make them the default16 Sep 202500:01:31

A nonprofit is working with hospitals to offer vegetarian meals first – and it’s working. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

What Taylor Swift can teach us about talking about climate change15 Sep 202500:01:31

The players are going to play, and the haters are going to hate, but climate change is not something that you can shake off. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Curious about EVs? This month, it’s easier to try one12 Sep 202500:01:31

For National Drive Electric Month, EV owners across the U.S. are opening their doors – and their driver’s seats – to newcomers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

‘Flash droughts’: How climate change increases the risk of these short-lived but devastating events11 Sep 202500:01:31

They can dramatically dry out land in just a short time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

AJR’s Adam Met brings climate action to his concerts10 Sep 202500:01:31

The bassist has seen the damage up close. Now he’s turning performances into action hubs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Sea level report cards track uneven flood risk across U.S. regions09 Sep 202500:01:31

Sea levels are rising more quickly in some places than others. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

UN International Court of Justice says countries have a legal obligation to reduce pollution02 Oct 202500:01:31

Although the ruling is not enforceable, it may influence other international and domestic courts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Satellites demonstrate that cities can clean up the air and cut climate pollution at the same time08 Sep 202500:01:31

New data on pollution trends from 13,000 cities shows that slashing fossil fuels helps both our health and climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

When wildfire hit her street, even a climate expert felt unprepared05 Sep 202500:01:31

Gale Sinatra lost her home in California’s Eaton Fire – and urges others to get ready for more extreme events. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The 1995 Chicago heat wave killed hundreds. A new tool aims to prevent the next tragedy04 Sep 202500:01:31

Researchers, city officials, and residents teamed up to pinpoint which neighborhoods face the greatest danger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

People experiencing homelessness often have nowhere to retreat from the heat03 Sep 202500:01:31

To save lives, communities can provide water and air conditioning to people in need. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Grieving parents work to protect student athletes from deadly heat02 Sep 202500:01:31

The Jordan McNair Foundation trains coaches, trainers, and athletes to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Why a group of Catholics urged Congress to take climate action01 Sep 202500:01:31

They made a pilgrimage to Washington to mark the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis’ groundbreaking call to protect the Earth. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A Colorado manufactured home community is getting more energy efficient29 Aug 202500:01:31

A project is helping to retrofit 16 homes with more insulation, sealing, and electric stove tops and heat pumps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Program in Buffalo, New York, lets riders enjoy the perks of e-bikes without the price tag28 Aug 202500:01:31

The effort is working to expand access to biking in communities of color. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Free house calls help Californian residents save money on their utility bills27 Aug 202500:01:31

As part of a workforce development program, young people are visiting neighbors to assess their water and energy efficiency. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Why a Kansas researcher spent a year living in a poor neighborhood in Korea26 Aug 202500:01:31

He wanted to study the effects of poverty and extreme weather firsthand. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Hotter weather may be making more children sick01 Oct 202500:01:31

At two hospitals in Texas, the number of children coming into the ER with heat-related illnesses more than doubled between 2012 and 2023. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Art installation amplifies hundreds of voices on climate change25 Aug 202500:01:31

At Rice University, light and sound immerse visitors in a global chorus calling for climate action. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

What can state governments do about climate change?22 Aug 202500:01:31

As the federal government withdraws from climate action, states can step up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

She lost her Louisiana home to disaster. Now she’s fighting oil and gas companies21 Aug 202500:01:31

Roishetta Sibley Ozane is helping her community recover from devastating events – and then take on the fossil fuel industry. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Nearly a year after Helene, Appalachian communities are still recovering20 Aug 202500:01:31

A grant program in rural Tennessee is helping people rebuild. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Orphan wells leave toxic legacy across Pennsylvania19 Aug 202500:01:31

The state has plugged hundreds of the unused wells, but thousands are still leaking dangerous chemicals and climate-warming methane. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Training program teaches women how to conduct prescribed burns18 Aug 202500:01:31

Women make up only about 10% of the fire-related workforce as a whole. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

‘Global Glacier Casualty List’ honors ice giants that are melting away15 Aug 202500:01:31

The website marks the loss of glaciers to global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Electric car batteries could power both vehicles and the grid14 Aug 202500:01:31

Massachusetts is testing bidirectional chargers that turn parked EVs into backup energy sources. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Bowhead whales are losing habitat they’ve preferred for 12,000 years13 Aug 202500:01:31

The whales are typically found in areas of the ocean with 15-30% sea ice cover in the summer months, but the Arctic is changing rapidly as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Goodwill’s Clean Tech Accelerator trains people for clean energy jobs12 Aug 202500:01:31

The program offers paid training in solar installation, EV charger maintenance, heat pump installation, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Many amphibians may be imperiled by climate change, study finds30 Sep 202500:01:31

Heat waves and droughts seem to be pushing more amphibians toward extinction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

An Alabama program paid homeowners to fortify their roofs. It paid off11 Aug 202500:01:31

The program, funded by insurance companies, helped homes better withstand a 2020 hurricane, a recent study found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Why you might get bumped from a flight during a heat wave08 Aug 202500:01:31

Hot air makes it harder for engines to get a plane airborne – a problem that is set to get more common as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A health group launched a climate education course. 3,000 nurses signed up07 Aug 202500:01:31

The Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education offers online resources and a free virtual course so nurses can help their patients stay safe as the climate changes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

An overlooked benefit of telemedicine: It can reduce climate pollution06 Aug 202500:01:31

When health workers provide care by phone or internet, fewer people need to drive their cars to the doctor’s office. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

4 billion people experienced a whole extra month of extreme heat in the past year05 Aug 202500:01:31

It’s the direct result of human-caused climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Over 50 million Americans struggle to pay an energy bill04 Aug 202500:01:31

Proposed cuts to the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program may leave people without heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A warming climate means more mosquito bites01 Aug 202500:01:31

As temperatures rise, mosquitoes are thriving. And urban dwellers may be especially vulnerable to mosquito-borne illness. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Waste from forest thinning gets new purpose in Northern California31 Jul 202500:01:31

Instead of burning cleared brush, this team is using it to restore damaged stream channels and reduce erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Virtual power plants could transform electricity grids30 Jul 202500:01:31

The technology lets homes send and receive energy, reducing stress on the grid during peak hours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Robotic machine helps keep lumber out of the scrap heap29 Jul 202500:01:31

A device in use near San Francisco automates the labor-intensive process of extracting metal fasteners from salvaged lumber so the wood can be used again. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Disasters caused over $131 billion in losses in the first half of 202529 Sep 202500:01:31

The costs of such disasters have been rising in the U.S. for a few different reasons. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

How to eat safely when the power goes out28 Jul 202500:01:31

It’s only a matter of time before the food in the fridge and freezer starts to go bad. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Detroit advocate helps girls of color lead on climate25 Jul 202500:01:31

Her book, ‘Sage Sails the World,’ aims to inspire kids to get involved. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time24 Jul 202500:01:31

Healthy soil is so beneficial that one Iowa county offers partial reimbursement for soil aeration and compost, plus free native plants. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Smoke plume from January wildfire near L.A. carried lead for miles23 Jul 202500:01:31

Hazardous lead levels – the product of incinerated paint and pipes – have been found far from the fire’s edge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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