The pandemic has put communities through a crash course in disaster response
Release Date: 12/02/2021
Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm
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Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at
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Seattle wasn't built for this much heat
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Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at
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Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard
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People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at
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How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off
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It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at
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Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves
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For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at
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The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf
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The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. Learn more at
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Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers
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Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at
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When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps
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Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn more at
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9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year
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Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at
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Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water
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As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at
info_outlineIt demonstrated the vast scale of assistance that people may need in future disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/