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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
info_outline The hidden climate cost of online shoppingClimate Connections
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
info_outline How to cook up a climate-friendly meal for the holidaysClimate Connections
Start by aiming for more vegetables and less waste. Learn more at
info_outline Cooling systems at most supermarkets rely on climate-warming HFCsClimate Connections
Alternative systems exist, but there’s a shortage of workers trained to install and service them. Learn more at
info_outline NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab is developing robots to gather data beneath Antarctica’s ice shelvesClimate Connections
This data could help scientists better understand how quickly oceans will rise. Learn more at
info_outline Refugees and migrants fleeing extreme weather could help fill green jobsClimate Connections
Governments and funders can help by investing in workforce development programs. Learn more at
info_outline Satellite data reveals true scale of methane pollutionClimate Connections
New findings suggest that emissions of the potent global warming gas from landfills could be much higher than officially reported. Learn more at
info_outline AmeriCorps program aims to grow and diversify energy workforceClimate Connections
The North Minneapolis program trains people in energy efficiency and weatherization. Learn more at
info_outline What are living shorelines?Climate Connections
They can provide critical wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of flooding and erosion. Learn more at
info_outline Genetic research could help your favorite beans withstand climate changeClimate Connections
Scientists are working to breed drought- and heat-tolerance traits into common beans from tepary beans, which are native to the Sonoran desert in Mexico and the U.S. Learn more at
info_outlineThe city’s 2,000-mile system of roadside drainage ditches often fails during storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/