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Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Seattle wasn't built for this much heat
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
2 weeks, 5 days ago
How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off
It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at h…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves
For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
3 weeks ago
The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf
The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. L…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers
Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
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…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
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/
3 weeks, 6 days ago
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.yalecl…
4 weeks ago