Flood sensors help NYC residents stay out of dangerous waters
Release Date: 12/10/2025
As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing
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But efficiency upgrades and ‘demand response’ programs can help keep costs down. Learn more at
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Hawaii teens take on the state – and win
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Young plaintiffs helped secure a landmark climate settlement with the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Learn more at
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How to help your garden withstand climate change
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Healthy soils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive extreme weather like floods and droughts. Learn more at
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Can soccer fans mobilize for climate action?
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Heat waves are already harming the sport, one advocate says. Learn more at
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How data could help protect city trees in the Chicago area
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Researchers are using satellites to spot stress in urban forests. Learn more at
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Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes
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Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. Learn more at
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A sacred Minnesota food is in decline
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Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. Learn more at
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Why offshore wind could help the grid
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Offshore turbines generate electricity reliably at night and in the winter. Learn more at
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The arid Rio Grande basin could become even drier
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Climate-change-driven drought is hitting the river hard, contributing to water shortages. Learn more at
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Some people are getting trapped in place as the climate changes
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Research shows that the poorest may be least able to move away from harm. Learn more at
info_outlineA team has installed about 300 solar-powered sensors near streets and intersections that are flood-prone during storms or high tides. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/