Climate Connections

Carbon dioxide can boost photosynthesis, but that benefit can be outweighed by an increased risk of damage from extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Solar panels shade an open-air pavilion and supply clean power to the nearby African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

The game prepares them for extreme events like wildfires, flooding, and blizzards. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Even in below-zero temperatures, electric heat pumps can be an effective and cost-effective heating option. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

It’s a little-known but major factor in the carbon footprint of our buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Storms have repeatedly isolated North Carolina’s Hatteras Island from the mainland. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Indoor cannabis farms consume lots of electricity, boosting their carbon footprints. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Rising seas, heavy precipitation, and extreme heat are causing corrosion, buckling, and cracking. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

They may not be able to vote yet, but they’re already having an influence. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

In the USDA’s updated plant hardiness map, some places have shifted to a warmer zone. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/