Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change
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The city’s Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more. Learn more at
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‘We’ve given up half our home’: Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska
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Climate change is making glacial lake outbursts much more frequent. Learn more at
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Proposed bill would mandate alpha-gal labeling on food and drug packaging
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Lone star tick bites can cause alpha-gal syndrome, which involves an allergic reaction to red meat and other animal products. Learn more at
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How a Washington State farm dramatically slashed its irrigation needs
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The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts. Learn more at
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This Chicago museum gets people talking about climate change
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At the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, visitors learn about clean energy and glacier melt. Learn more at
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Helene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression
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A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors. Learn more at
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Even in disaster zones, many prisons and jails lack evacuation procedures
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Incarcerated people have experienced flooded cells, a loss of running water, and power outages. Learn more at
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Climate change is boosting landslide risks in southern Appalachia
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More extreme storms could increase the threat in mountainous areas where steep slopes already create hazards. Learn more at
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Hurricane Helene changed one survivor's approach to preparedness
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After seeing blocked roads and power outages leave people without food and water, she decided to create a YouTube series to help others get ready. Learn more at
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New analysis could help Washington, D.C., better prepare for floods
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Maps that account for rainfall and overwhelmed storm drains show greater risks than traditional flood plain maps. Learn more at
info_outlineBut upfront investments in protecting communities from fires could reduce those costs, one watchdog says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/