Why a Colorado engineer switched from oil industry to geothermal
Release Date: 01/12/2022
Public health expert promotes benefits of electric vehicles
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The cars do not emit harmful tailpipe pollution. Learn more at
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Climate change is increasing migration to U.S.
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People crossing into the U.S. from Mexico face extreme heat and dehydration. Learn more at
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Plants species can migrate to adapt to climate change
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But populations of animals that disperse plant seeds are declining. Learn more at
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New federal funding helps low-income households afford energy-efficiency upgrades
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The improvements enable people to save money and protect the climate. Learn more at
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Climate change has created a new workforce
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With disasters occurring more frequently, more people are needed for clean-up and rebuilding. Learn more at
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Grants help Wisconsin nonprofits purchase electric vehicles
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The electric vehicles will help the organizations save money and protect the environment. Learn more at
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Therapy dogs help wildland firefighters relieve stress
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California-based First Responder Therapy Dogs brings trained therapy dogs to wildfire basecamps. Learn more at
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Prairie Island Indian Community uses nuclear waste fund for net-zero carbon goal
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The tribe plans to install solar panels, make energy efficiency upgrades, and retrofit buildings to run on electricity. Learn more at
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Apartment building retrofits can help the climate
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But the process can be expensive, so financial incentives could help ease the transition. Learn more at
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Volunteer pilots rescue sea turtles stunned by cold water
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Cold stunning is a growing problem as the climate changes. Learn more at
info_outlineThe Department of Energy predicts that more than 8% of U.S. electricity generation could come from geothermal by 2050. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/