Low-income residents buy into solar project at Minneapolis school
Release Date: 07/08/2024
Kids plant trees, change neighborhoods
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The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at
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Coeur d’Alene Tribe saves with solar-powered rec center
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Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at
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They were offered free flood protection. So why are so few homeowners saying yes?
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A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at
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Reflective paint can keep your home cooler
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It reflects the sun’s rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at
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You can help scientists study walruses
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A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at
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Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects
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Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at
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Boston’s first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover
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The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at
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Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs
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Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at
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The rising risk of landslides
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Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at
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In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem
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And it’s an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at
info_outlineA solar garden at North High School provides electricity to the school, the city, and residential subscribers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/