Climate Connections

By Yale Center for Environmental CommunicationNews Science Natural Sciences

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August 06 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 neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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August 05 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/
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August 04 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.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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August 03 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/
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July 31 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. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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July 30 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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July 29 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/
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July 28 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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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July 27 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 infections. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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July 24 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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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How is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz…