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New 'living seawall' habitat in Boston is already teeming with life
The nonprofit Boston Harbor Now added concrete panels to seawalls that mimic rocky tidal habitats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconn...
Philadelphia neighborhood may finally get some flood relief
As climate change makes flooding worse, the city has proposed building a levee, improving stormwater drainage, creating a wetland park, and...
Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Seattle wasn't built for this much heat
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off
It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more...
Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves
For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf
The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urge...
Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers
Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnection...
When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps
Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on n...
9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year
Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water
As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at https://www.y...
Boston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a problem
Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
It's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports
As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces....
Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks
The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change causes the ocean's waters to expand
It's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems
The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at h...
People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab
The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous in...
An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape
When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at h...