Converting vacant offices to apartments would be a win for the climate
Release Date: 02/26/2024
A sacred Minnesota food is in decline
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Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. Learn more at
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Why offshore wind could help the grid
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Offshore turbines generate electricity reliably at night and in the winter. Learn more at
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The arid Rio Grande basin could become even drier
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Climate-change-driven drought is hitting the river hard, contributing to water shortages. Learn more at
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Some people are getting trapped in place as the climate changes
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Research shows that the poorest may be least able to move away from harm. Learn more at
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Why inclusive disaster planning can be lifesaving
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The aftermath of Hurricane Maria showed that people with disabilities can get left behind during an emergency. Learn more at
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The basics of climate change in 90 seconds
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CO2 levels are at their highest in human history – and warming the Earth dangerously fast. Learn more at
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This effort aims to protect 60 million acres of the Amazon rain forest
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The partnership empowers Indigenous people to steward the land by growing the markets for goods like acai, Brazil nuts, honey, and sustainable rubber. Learn more at
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How data centers could delay climate progress
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More dirty gas and coal plants could be turned on to generate the electricity that powers AI growth, polluting the air and harming the climate. Learn more at
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The Youth Climate Justice Fund empowers young people to lead the climate fight
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The fund has awarded more than 4 million dollars to youth-led groups in the last few years. Learn more at
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‘Deconstruction Academy’ teaches people how to reduce construction waste
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Doors, sinks, windows, floors, and cabinets often end up in a landfill when a building is torn down. A Minnesota-based company is trying to change that. Learn more at
info_outlineRepurposing a building reduces the need for new concrete and steel, which create a lot of carbon pollution during manufacturing. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/