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Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers

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Release Date: 08/07/2026

Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes show art Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes

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The state’s Blue Acres program helps people move out of areas at high risk of flooding and converts their former properties to open space. Learn more at 

info_outline Coeur d’Alene Tribe works to restore native prairie show art Coeur d’Alene Tribe works to restore native prairie

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A nearly $1 million grant is helping restore remnant Palouse prairie and reestablish native plants on tribal land. Learn more at 

info_outline These ingenious fishponds fed Hawaiians before colonialism show art These ingenious fishponds fed Hawaiians before colonialism

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Restoring these fisheries could make Hawaii more self-sufficient. Learn more at 

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Advocates say eating more plants could benefit athletes' health while also reducing the climate impact of their diets. Learn more at 

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But over 80% say they’re worried about it. Learn more at 

info_outline Monterey Bay area in California is investing in climate change resiliency and training a workforce show art Monterey Bay area in California is investing in climate change resiliency and training a workforce

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Colleges and universities in the area are teaching people skills like habitat restoration and piloting drones to monitor coastal changes. Learn more at 

info_outline She had unexplained blood pressure fluctuations and bouts of pneumonia. It took years to learn why show art She had unexplained blood pressure fluctuations and bouts of pneumonia. It took years to learn why

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Today, Tami McGraw runs a Facebook support group for others with her condition. Learn more at 

info_outline What happens when climate despair turns into action? show art What happens when climate despair turns into action?

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A 10-step support program helps people acknowledge the severity of climate change, sit with uncertainty, and build the resilience to make a difference. Learn more at 

info_outline Board game helps players learn about climate impacts on tribal communities show art Board game helps players learn about climate impacts on tribal communities

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Inspired by the Menominee Tribe and Reservation in Wisconsin, the game tasks players with responding to floods, fires, droughts, and other extreme weather events. Learn more at 

info_outline Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change show art Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change

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The city’s Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more. Learn more at 

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Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/