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Wildfires are forcing hikers off parts of the Pacific Crest Trail

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Release Date: 11/26/2024

Cows eat seaweed, planet breathes easier show art Cows eat seaweed, planet breathes easier

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A dash of seaweed in a cow’s diet slashes the climate-warming methane usually released in their burps. Learn more at 

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Motion-detector cameras and audio recorders are helping researchers track the recovery. Learn more at 

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Here’s how to make your car more fuel-efficient. Learn more at 

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But investments in clean energy and efficiency could help in the long term. Learn more at 

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Scraps from restaurants and stores are used to grow blue oysters, chestnut mushrooms, and more. Learn more at 

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They can store a large amount of clean energy, releasing it when it’s needed most. Learn more at 

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The urban gardens offer free fruit and a shady retreat. Learn more at 

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At the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, a coalition plans to lease electric trucks and offer affordable charging. Learn more at 

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Delta Harvest is partnering with the World Wildlife Fund to create a network of women and Black-owned specialty rice farms. Learn more at 

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She’s using her paintbrush to show what climate solutions look like. Learn more at 

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During the 2024 wildfire season, over 600 miles of trail had to be closed. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/