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His roof wasn’t suitable for solar panels. Here’s what he did instead

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Release Date: 02/14/2024

Reflective paint can keep your home cooler show art Reflective paint can keep your home cooler

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It reflects the sun’s rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at 

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A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at 

info_outline Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects show art Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects

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Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at 

info_outline Boston’s first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover show art Boston’s first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover

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The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at 

info_outline Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs show art Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs

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Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at 

info_outline The rising risk of landslides show art The rising risk of landslides

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Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at 

info_outline In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem show art In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem

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And it’s an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at 

info_outline Workers are more likely to be injured on very hot days show art 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 

info_outline People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves show art 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 

info_outline Initiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills show art 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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John Smillie found a different way to help the climate and his community. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/