Flood-prevention projects can enhance people’s well-being in underrecognized ways
Release Date: 09/13/2023
Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water
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As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at
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Boston homes were built for winter. That’s becoming a problem
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Residences are retaining more heat as the city’s summers heat up. Learn more at
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It’s getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports
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As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at
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Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks
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The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at
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Climate change causes the ocean’s waters to expand
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It’s one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at
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Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems
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The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at
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People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab
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The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. Learn more at
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An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape
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When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at
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Simple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less polluting
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When mixed with oxygen, nitrogen in wastewater creates nitrous oxide, a powerful global warming gas. But there are ways to reduce the harm. Learn more at
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The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out
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Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. Learn more at
info_outlineThey can improve health and offer spaces for public recreation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/