The pandemic has put communities through a crash course in disaster response
Release Date: 12/02/2021
Montana ranch buries dead trees to lock away climate pollution
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After a wildfire killed tens of thousands of trees on her property, a company helped one rancher clean up using a promising new strategy. Learn more at
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A burned-out Detroit house becomes a clean energy model
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The project shows how clean, efficient technology can revitalize buildings. Learn more at
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Should we add a Category 6 to hurricane ratings?
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An atmospheric scientist at the National Taiwan University says storms with winds above 184 miles an hour deserve their own category. Learn more at
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Retiring farmers find a new way to pass on their land
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A national nonprofit helps transfer farmland into community ownership and ensures it will be managed sustainably. Learn more at
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The cargo ship that’s powered the old-fashioned way
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The cargo ship that gets most of its power the old-fashioned way. Learn more at
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Illinois invests in large-scale battery storage
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The goal is to store excess wind and solar energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Learn more at
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Home energy upgrades help older residents stay in their homes
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Senior Services Plus in Illinois is helping older residents lower energy costs with free insulation, heating upgrades, and other improvements. Learn more at
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Cold winters are no match for modern cold-climate heat pumps
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In fact, several chilly Nordic countries lead the world in heat pump adoption. Learn more at
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As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing
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But efficiency upgrades and ‘demand response’ programs can help keep costs down. Learn more at
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Hawaii teens take on the state – and win
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Young plaintiffs helped secure a landmark climate settlement with the Hawaii Department of Transportation. 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/