The pandemic has put communities through a crash course in disaster response
Release Date: 12/02/2021
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
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How to help your garden withstand climate change
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Healthy soils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive extreme weather like floods and droughts. Learn more at
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Can soccer fans mobilize for climate action?
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Heat waves are already harming the sport, one advocate says. Learn more at
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How data could help protect city trees in the Chicago area
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Researchers are using satellites to spot stress in urban forests. Learn more at
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Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes
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Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. Learn more at
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A sacred Minnesota food is in decline
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Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. 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/