Could giant cylindrical sails propel the cargo ships of the future?
Release Date: 07/01/2024
How cover crops are helping a Kansas farmer adapt to climate change
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At Lucinda Stuenkel’s farm, spring oats and peas are enriching her soil and helping it retain more moisture. Learn more at
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A victory for environmental justice in Minnesota
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A recently passed state law aims to limit new pollution in communities already struggling with a disproportionate burden. Learn more at
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Could giant cylindrical sails propel the cargo ships of the future?
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It’s just one idea among many for harnessing the wind to help ships save fuel. Learn more at
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Fulani herders struggle as water stress forces longer journeys in the Sahel
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The Fulani people of Burkina Faso are cattle herders who move their animals seasonally to find good pastures. Learn more at
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Action plan outlines ways to help protect children from climate hazards
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It calls for more air quality monitoring near schools, among other potential actions. Learn more at
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A tribal community’s struggle against erosion, rising tides, and a devastating storm
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The area inhabited by the Pointe-aux-Chienes tribal community looked like a war zone after Hurricane Ida in 2021. But residents are determined to stay put. Learn more at
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Florida art museum helps visitors connect with the reality of climate change
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Pérez Art Museum Miami overlooks Biscayne Bay, where sea levels are rising fast. Learn more at
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What do the different hurricane categories mean?
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No matter the category, it’s important to take hurricanes seriously. Learn more at
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Nonprofit helps bring solar to the Puerto Rican island of Vieques
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Solar panels help communities maintain power even after destructive tropical storms and hurricanes. Learn more at
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Mountaintop coal mine in Kentucky to become a solar farm
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The solar farm will produce enough electricity to power over half a million homes each year. Learn more at
info_outlineIt’s just one idea among many for harnessing the wind to help ships save fuel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/