Workers are more likely to be injured on very hot days
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So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for their employees. Learn more at
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People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves
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Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at
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Initiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills
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It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at
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How a Maryland soccer complex became more climate resilient
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Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at
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Iowa City’s free buses are getting people out of cars
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Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at
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Trout, farmers, and cities are competing for the same water in the Southwest
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But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at
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A beautiful way to reduce flooding in your neighborhood
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Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at
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The AI boom has a dirty energy problem
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Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. Learn more at
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Fishermen in the Bahamas are collecting data that could improve forecasts
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Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at
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One Indigenous man’s mission to change how the Forest Service thinks about fire
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Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at
info_outlineFifteen school districts in the state were awarded federal funds in the fall of 2022 to purchase electric buses. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/