Is climate change contributing to mysterious gray whale deaths?
Release Date: 09/14/2023
What it was like to be a volunteer firefighter during the 2023 Canada fires
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Firefighters are experiencing climate change firsthand as hot, dry conditions boost the risks of fire. Learn more at
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Scientists show direct link between polluting companies and wildfires in North America
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Carbon pollution from 88 major fossil fuel producers and cement makers has left the western U.S. and Canada hotter, drier, and more prone to fires, a recent study finds. Learn more at
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Why one researcher is flying less
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He’s often asked to travel for research and conferences, but he’s found some less-polluting options. Learn more at
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Are sweet potatoes a climate-resilient crop of the future?
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They thrive in hot temperatures, within limits. Learn more at
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Warming winters threaten a unique dessert cider
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Making ice cider requires weeks of frigid temperatures. Learn more at
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Many cyclists want to keep biking even in winter, advocate says
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But cities don’t always keep bike paths and lanes adequately plowed. Learn more at
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Uber driver switches to EV, saves money
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He’s one of about 50,000 who have rented a Tesla through an Uber and Hertz program. Learn more at
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Wind power boosts his family’s business, Kansas rancher says
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‘I always say that wind farming is my best cash crop.’ Learn more at
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Solar worker helps other women get started in the industry
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Riley Neugebauer founded Solar for Women, which helps women support each other online. Learn more at
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Green careers can provide a new way forward after prison
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Roots of Success exposes incarcerated people to careers in renewable energy, clean transportation, and other environmental fields. Learn more at
info_outlineA surge in gray whale strandings along the West Coast has raised alarms among researchers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/