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Rising electricity demand could mean more fossil fuels – for now

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Release Date: 01/31/2025

How to cook, clean, and heat your home without fossil fuels show art How to cook, clean, and heat your home without fossil fuels

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Electric appliances can reduce climate emissions and indoor air pollution. Learn more at 

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Despite war, Ukrainian students take action on climate change show art Despite war, Ukrainian students take action on climate change

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Students in Vinnytsia participate each year in a six-week program that teaches young people around the world how to work on climate solutions. Learn more at 

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He says it’s important for the world to act quickly. Learn more at 

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Heat pump water heaters are efficient and they run on electricity. Learn more at 

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Resident Nathan Ives remembers the elms of his childhood – and he’s determined to bring them back. Learn more at 

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‘How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up’ breaks down global warming in a kid-friendly way. Learn more at 

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A team of scientists tracked more than 400 corals that experienced intense ocean heat last year. More than half the corals died. Learn more at 

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They found that the melt rate has accelerated in the past two decades. Learn more at 

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Rising temperatures are contributing to the Great Salt Lake’s decline show art Rising temperatures are contributing to the Great Salt Lake’s decline

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The shrinking of the lake threatens ecosystems, industries, and even Utah’s lake-effect snow. Learn more at 

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Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice show art Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice

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Rice fields are a major source of planet-warming methane, but a new variety could help change that. Learn more at 

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But investments in clean energy and efficiency could help in the long term. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/