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A beautiful way to reduce flooding in your neighborhood

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Release Date: 06/26/2026

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Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at 

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It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at 

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Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at 

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Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at 

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But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at 

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Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at 

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Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. Learn more at 

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Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at 

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Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at 

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Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at 

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Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/