Climate Connections

The amount of snow and ice on the planet determines how much sunlight is reflected back to space. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Large dairies produce a lot of manure, which some enterprising companies are converting to methane and using to create electricity. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

When it comes to protecting the environment, both conservation and efficiency are important. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Faster computers and better technology are key to improving forecasts. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Researchers are trying to better understand how tree species might respond to rapid climate change. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

This organization helps young people take action on causes they care about. No one over age 26 allowed! Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Food companies can reduce their carbon emissions by improving their supply chains. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Trucks with regular routes that are returned to a depot each night make good candidates for electric vehicles. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Sun Valley, Denver is one of nine neighborhoods nationwide selected for redevelopment into an eco-district. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.

Researchers are hoping to develop an electric car battery with five times the performance of current lithium ion technology at one fifth the cost within five years. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.