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/
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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...
Simple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less polluting
When mixed with oxygen, nitrogen in wastewater creates nitrous oxide, a powerful global warming gas. But there are ways to reduce the harm....
The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out
Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. Learn more at https://www.yalecli...
The hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate
Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. Learn more at https://ww...
Kids plant trees, change neighborhoods
The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at...
Coeur d'Alene Tribe saves with solar-powered rec center
Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
They were offered free flood protection. So why are so few homeowners saying yes?
A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more...
Reflective paint can keep your home cooler
It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org...
You can help scientists study walruses
A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Lea...
Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects
Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at htt...
Boston's first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover
The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimatec...
Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs
Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at https://w...
The rising risk of landslides
Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at https://...
In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem
And it's an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Workers are more likely to be injured on very hot days
So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for thei...
People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves
Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnectio...