Wetland project to help protect Palo Alto from flooding
Release Date: 09/13/2024
As waters rise and cities grow, this furry little Floridian may have nowhere to go
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The endangered silver rice rat lives in Florida Keys marshes and swamps, which are getting inundated by sea level rise. Learn more at
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Tips for helping a loved one after a disaster
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When friends or family are affected by a traumatic experience like a hurricane, the first thing you can do is listen. Learn more at
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Climate change could create millions of climate migrants by 2050
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Droughts, floods, sea level rise, and other climate change impacts are uprooting people from their homes. Learn more at
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‘What if this is the beginning?’ Singer-songwriter debuts climate album
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Massachusetts-based musician Seth Glier wants to use the power of music to inspire people to take action. Learn more at
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The hidden climate cost of online shopping
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New Jersey alone is home to more than 3,000 warehouses and distribution centers, many of which rely on polluting diesel trucks. Learn more at
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How to cook up a climate-friendly meal for the holidays
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Start by aiming for more vegetables and less waste. Learn more at
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Cooling systems at most supermarkets rely on climate-warming HFCs
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Alternative systems exist, but there’s a shortage of workers trained to install and service them. Learn more at
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab is developing robots to gather data beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves
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This data could help scientists better understand how quickly oceans will rise. Learn more at
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Refugees and migrants fleeing extreme weather could help fill green jobs
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Governments and funders can help by investing in workforce development programs. Learn more at
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Satellite data reveals true scale of methane pollution
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New findings suggest that emissions of the potent global warming gas from landfills could be much higher than officially reported. Learn more at
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