Climate Connections
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
info_outline Upstate New York development features fossil-fuel-free homesClimate Connections
Ultraefficient houses in the Catskill Project are powered by solar panels. Learn more at
info_outline Bridge helps Alaska town cope with climate changeClimate Connections
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
info_outline Tucson, Arizona, bets on busesClimate Connections
With free rides and bus stop improvements, the city hopes to turn out more ridership and reduce traffic pollution. Learn more at
info_outline Researchers test whether peanuts and cotton could grow in a warmer MidwestClimate Connections
The crops have historically grown farther South. Learn more at
info_outline How camping skills can help prepare you for weather disastersClimate Connections
Many skills used while camping can help you stay safe during emergencies. Learn more at
info_outline From flood zones to green zonesClimate Connections
In Charlotte, North Carolina, flood-prone apartments were converted into a wetland habitat that now helps protect the community from flooding. Learn more at
info_outline The promise and potential pitfalls of locking carbon in soilClimate Connections
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
info_outline Beavers can help reduce damage caused by wildfiresClimate Connections
The animals create wetlands that can reduce drying and burning. Learn more at
info_outline The climate benefits of mangrovesClimate Connections
Their roots and branches help break up waves and reduce flooding in coastal communities. Learn more at
info_outlineUrban areas with trees can be as much as 15 degrees cooler Fahrenheit than areas with less foliage. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/