Retired teachers return to Colorado classrooms to teach students about climate change
Release Date: 04/09/2024
How to protect your pets during a heat wave
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On hot days, keep dogs and cats in cooler areas with air conditioning or shade — and watch them for signs of distress. Learn more at
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Upstate New York development features fossil-fuel-free homes
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Ultraefficient houses in the Catskill Project are powered by solar panels. Learn more at
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Bridge helps Alaska town cope with climate change
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During winter, residents used to leave town by driving across a frozen lake. But warming temperatures left the lake ice less dependable. Learn more at
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Tucson, Arizona, bets on buses
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With free rides and bus stop improvements, the city hopes to turn out more ridership and reduce traffic pollution. Learn more at
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Researchers test whether peanuts and cotton could grow in a warmer Midwest
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The crops have historically grown farther South. Learn more at
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How camping skills can help prepare you for weather disasters
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Many skills used while camping can help you stay safe during emergencies. Learn more at
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From flood zones to green zones
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In Charlotte, North Carolina, flood-prone apartments were converted into a wetland habitat that now helps protect the community from flooding. Learn more at
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The promise and potential pitfalls of locking carbon in soil
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Farmers can help store planet-warming pollution in the ground. But some measures of the benefits may provide misleading results, a researcher says. Learn more at
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Beavers can help reduce damage caused by wildfires
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The animals create wetlands that can reduce drying and burning. Learn more at
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The climate benefits of mangroves
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Their roots and branches help break up waves and reduce flooding in coastal communities. Learn more at
info_outlineThey’re helping students take action in their communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/