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Tucson nonprofit hires up to 50 teens a year to plant trees

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Release Date: 11/06/2024

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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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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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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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Start by aiming for more vegetables and less waste. Learn more at 

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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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This data could help scientists better understand how quickly oceans will rise. Learn more at 

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Governments and funders can help by investing in workforce development programs. Learn more at 

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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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The North Minneapolis program trains people in energy efficiency and weatherization. Learn more at 

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They can provide critical wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of flooding and erosion. Learn more at 

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The program helps increase the city’s tree canopy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/