An electric firetruck puts out blazes in Madison, Wisconsin
Release Date: 06/12/2025
Virtual power plants could transform electricity grids
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The technology lets homes send and receive energy, reducing stress on the grid during peak hours. Learn more at
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Robotic machine helps keep lumber out of the scrap heap
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A device in use near San Francisco automates the labor-intensive process of extracting metal fasteners from salvaged lumber so the wood can be used again. Learn more at
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How to eat safely when the power goes out
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It’s only a matter of time before the food in the fridge and freezer starts to go bad. Learn more at
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Detroit advocate helps girls of color lead on climate
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Her book, ‘Sage Sails the World,’ aims to inspire kids to get involved. Learn more at
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Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time
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Healthy soil is so beneficial that one Iowa county offers partial reimbursement for soil aeration and compost, plus free native plants. Learn more at
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Smoke plume from January wildfire near L.A. carried lead for miles
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Hazardous lead levels – the product of incinerated paint and pipes – have been found far from the fire’s edge. Learn more at
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El Guardián del Agua program provides Spanish-language stormwater workshops in Madison, Wisconsin
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The program teaches participants how to plant rain gardens and rain barrels that can reduce stormwater runoff during downpours. Learn more at
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Mother turns her grief into a lifeline for others
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Tragedy led the mother of an environmental activist to launch the Resilient Activist, a nonprofit. Learn more at
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As summers heat up, air conditioning becomes a right in some places
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A Maryland county now requires landlords to provide cooling in most rentals, treating it as essential for tenant health. Learn more at
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Climate-friendly 401(k)s can help protect your future
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Many 401(k)s include investments in fossil fuels, but there are alternatives. Learn more at
info_outlineThe truck’s quiet engine makes it easier for firefighters to talk during calls, and it doesn’t spew diesel pollution into the firehouse. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/