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California students pressure state to divest teacher pension funds from fossil fuels

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Release Date: 06/11/2024

An Ohio city is raising about $100,000 a year for solar through a carbon fee show art An Ohio city is raising about $100,000 a year for solar through a carbon fee

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Voters in Athens, Ohio, chose to add about $1.80 a month to their utility bills to help fund local solar projects. Learn more at 

info_outline In some states, you can now plug solar panels into your wall show art In some states, you can now plug solar panels into your wall

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Plug-in systems are small but can save renters and homeowners hundreds of dollars a year. Learn more at 

info_outline Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme show art Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme

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Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years. Learn more at 

info_outline Electric cars help China weather the global energy crisis show art Electric cars help China weather the global energy crisis

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The world’s largest importer of crude oil has cut transportation-related oil use by 16% since the Iran war started – in part by adopting EVs. Learn more at 

info_outline Why the NAACP is suing xAI show art Why the NAACP is suing xAI

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A data center in South Memphis owned by an Elon Musk company is at the center of a legal fight over air pollution and environmental justice. Learn more at 

info_outline Poor apple crop blamed on early spring, late freeze show art Poor apple crop blamed on early spring, late freeze

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In a Maryland orchard, one researcher is searching for apple varieties that can handle these swings. Learn more at 

info_outline Online tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states show art Online tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states

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It also shows how each representative voted. Learn more at 

info_outline Millions of older adults face extreme weather alone show art Millions of older adults face extreme weather alone

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Many U.S. seniors live in single-family homes, far from friends and neighbors. Learn more at 

info_outline An asthma diagnosis led him to document Detroit’s air pollution show art An asthma diagnosis led him to document Detroit’s air pollution

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Darren Riley learned that pollution from an oil refinery, industrial facilities, and heavy truck traffic could be affecting his community’s health. Learn more at 

info_outline California restoration project turns sinking farmland into wetlands show art California restoration project turns sinking farmland into wetlands

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The Nature Conservancy is flooding portions of a delta island to slow land subsidence and create habitat for wildlife. Learn more at 

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They are pushing for legislation that would move billions out of the fossil fuel industry. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/