Easton Park in New Orleans is both a playground and a flood-defense system
Release Date: 09/08/2023
Curious about EVs? This month, it’s easier to try one
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For National Drive Electric Month, EV owners across the U.S. are opening their doors – and their driver’s seats – to newcomers. Learn more at
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‘Flash droughts’: How climate change increases the risk of these short-lived but devastating events
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They can dramatically dry out land in just a short time. Learn more at
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AJR’s Adam Met brings climate action to his concerts
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The bassist has seen the damage up close. Now he’s turning performances into action hubs. Learn more at
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Sea level report cards track uneven flood risk across U.S. regions
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Sea levels are rising more quickly in some places than others. Learn more at
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Satellites demonstrate that cities can clean up the air and cut climate pollution at the same time
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New data on pollution trends from 13,000 cities shows that slashing fossil fuels helps both our health and climate. Learn more at
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When wildfire hit her street, even a climate expert felt unprepared
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Gale Sinatra lost her home in California’s Eaton Fire – and urges others to get ready for more extreme events. Learn more at
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The 1995 Chicago heat wave killed hundreds. A new tool aims to prevent the next tragedy
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Researchers, city officials, and residents teamed up to pinpoint which neighborhoods face the greatest danger. Learn more at
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People experiencing homelessness often have nowhere to retreat from the heat
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To save lives, communities can provide water and air conditioning to people in need. Learn more at
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Grieving parents work to protect student athletes from deadly heat
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The Jordan McNair Foundation trains coaches, trainers, and athletes to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and act quickly. Learn more at
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Why a group of Catholics urged Congress to take climate action
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They made a pilgrimage to Washington to mark the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis’ groundbreaking call to protect the Earth. Learn more at
info_outlineTanks beneath the park can store 1 million gallons of stormwater. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/