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Energy-efficient housing doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think

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Release Date: 03/10/2025

A student’s expedition to the Antarctic show art A student’s expedition to the Antarctic

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Eric Gee helped with research, broadcast to 2 million kids in classrooms, and raised awareness about the need to protect the southern continent. Learn more at 

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Flooding is rewriting the rules for this Pennsylvania farm show art Flooding is rewriting the rules for this Pennsylvania farm

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A farmer is turning to neighbors on higher ground as extreme weather reshapes her business. Learn more at 

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Heavier downpours worsen sanitation problems in informal settlements show art Heavier downpours worsen sanitation problems in informal settlements

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More than 1 billion people worldwide live in such areas. Learn more at 

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How solar devices can save lives in an emergency show art How solar devices can save lives in an emergency

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They can keep medicine cool, power medical equipment, or charge a phone during power outages. Learn more at 

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Extreme heat is hitting rural America hard show art Extreme heat is hitting rural America hard

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Many people live far from cooling centers and hospitals. Learn more at 

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Why you might want a minisplit to heat and cool your home show art Why you might want a minisplit to heat and cool your home

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These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill. Learn more at 

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Air conditioning can save lives, but not everyone has it show art Air conditioning can save lives, but not everyone has it

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Some lower-income people are choosing between cooling and food. Learn more at 

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How extreme heat threatens honeybees show art How extreme heat threatens honeybees

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Hot temperatures can overwhelm bees’ natural cooling systems. Learn more at 

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Heat waves are extra dangerous for babies show art Heat waves are extra dangerous for babies

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Here’s why – and what you can do to protect them. Learn more at 

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How one farmer is turning dirt into a climate solution show art How one farmer is turning dirt into a climate solution

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Rich, healthy soil helps his crops withstand both floods and droughts. Learn more at 

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Boston’s Kenzi project blends cutting-edge energy efficiency with affordability. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/