Climate change threatens outdoor workers in tropical regions, study finds
Release Date: 09/02/2024
Grid upgrades are contributing to electricity price increases, research finds
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In many places, utilities are replacing aging equipment and hardening the grid against climate disasters. Learn more at
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How fire can protect the land
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Indigenous practitioners show that when used carefully, fire can help ecosystems. Learn more at
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Why these Lake Tahoe sleighs have wheels now
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Inconsistent snow is forcing a longtime winter attraction to adapt to a warming climate. Learn more at
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Why disabled people are particularly vulnerable during power outages
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For some Texans, losing heat during the 2021 winter freeze meant immobility – or worse. Learn more at
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The frequency of billion-dollar disasters has increased dramatically
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The U.S. now experiences a billion-dollar disaster about every two weeks, on average. Learn more at
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Lake lovers beware: Winter ice isn’t always what it used to be
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Warmer winters can result in thinner ice, so knowing safety rules is essential. Learn more at
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The clean energy coach next door
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People who love their heat pumps are now teaching neighbors to go electric. Learn more at
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Floating gardens could offer a beautiful fix for polluted water
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Researchers in Florida are testing flower-covered mats that could remove pollution and restore water quality in the state’s canals. Learn more at
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This teen is taking on dirty air
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Nathan Tan founded a nonprofit that monitors pollution in Dallas neighborhoods. Learn more at
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Solar farms turn from lawn mowers to sheep
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The grazing flocks trim the grass around solar arrays, and the sheep farmers get a new revenue stream. Learn more at
info_outlineNearly one-third of all hours could become unsafe for heavy outdoor work. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.