A dirty farm problem could be a climate solution
Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Small farmers need a better safety net, trade group says
These farms often grow a variety of crops, which makes them more resilient when extreme weather strikes. But farming this way can make it ha...
Bees are buzzing on Michigan State's campus
The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnectio...
Extreme weather comes for youth sports
Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
As lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the rise
Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A Champagne with notes of climate change
Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. Learn more at https://www.yale...
Companies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs
The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projec...
Minnesota lawmakers consider lifting ban on new nuclear power plants
Nuclear power could help the state fully transition to zero-carbon electricity, but the plants can be slow and expensive to build. Learn mor...
Trump EPA move sparks fears over kids' health
An advocate warns that rolling back a key climate finding could expose children – especially in Black and Brown communities – to more danger...
Arctic warming alters weather patterns across the globe
Sea ice acts as the planet's air conditioning – one that's melting away. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A student's expedition to the Antarctic
Eric Gee helped with research, broadcast to 2 million kids in classrooms, and raised awareness about the need to protect the southern contin...
Flooding is rewriting the rules for this Pennsylvania farm
A farmer is turning to neighbors on higher ground as extreme weather reshapes her business. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections...
Heavier downpours worsen sanitation problems in informal settlements
More than 1 billion people worldwide live in such areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How solar devices can save lives in an emergency
They can keep medicine cool, power medical equipment, or charge a phone during power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnectio...
Extreme heat is hitting rural America hard
Many people live far from cooling centers and hospitals. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why you might want a minisplit to heat and cool your home
These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Air conditioning can save lives, but not everyone has it
Some lower-income people are choosing between cooling and food. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How extreme heat threatens honeybees
Hot temperatures can overwhelm bees' natural cooling systems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Heat waves are extra dangerous for babies
Here's why – and what you can do to protect them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How one farmer is turning dirt into a climate solution
Rich, healthy soil helps his crops withstand both floods and droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/