New York regulations encourage the use of lower-emissions concrete
Release Date: 07/04/2024
Art installation makes it easier to visualize sea level rise
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A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. Learn more at
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Students build EV chargers, gain skills for green jobs
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A Sacramento project offered young people from underserved communities hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology. Learn more at
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This city’s winters are disappearing fast
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Reno’s fall freeze is arriving over a month later than in the past – the biggest shift in the nation. Learn more at
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After a flood, some manufactured home residents sometimes have nowhere safe to rebuild
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Zoning restrictions can prevent new manufactured home parks from opening in safer locations, forcing disaster survivors to return to flood-prone areas. Learn more at
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Hot weather linked to workplace injuries, even indoors
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Researchers found that the risk grows when the heat index exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit and increases sharply at higher temperatures. Learn more at
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Churches could become cooling centers during heat waves
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A Duke University program is training rural faith leaders to educate residents and provide relief during heat waves. Learn more at
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A pro soccer star's struggle highlights youth sports risks
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Young people often lack the medical resources available to professional athletes when heat and smoke create hazardous conditions. Learn more at
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Incarcerated people swelter in scorching Texas prisons
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More than half of people incarcerated in the state’s prisons sleep in areas without air conditioning. Learn more at
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Young athletes face growing risks from extreme heat
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An expert says schools can protect players by adjusting practices, training coaches, and encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms. Learn more at
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Meet an educator-turned-climate advocate
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Jonathan Klein began pushing for climate action in schools after attending a protest with his daughter. Learn more at
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