The pandemic has put communities through a crash course in disaster response
Release Date: 12/02/2021
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People need access to funding to make their homes more resilient rather than just rebuilding, one analyst says. Learn more at
info_outline After a hurricane or wildfire, communities can be overwhelmed by debrisClimate Connections
And some of it’s hazardous. Learn more at
info_outline The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decadesClimate Connections
Making plastics from algae or plant material instead of fossil fuels could help. Learn more at
info_outline What is solar thermal?Climate Connections
A Minnesota group is using the underdog technology to turn sunlight into heat. Learn more at
info_outline Wind farm radar system reduces nighttime light pollution in IowaClimate Connections
The system turns on flashing warning lights only when a plane is nearby. Otherwise, they stay dark. Learn more at
info_outline ‘People were scared.’ How a maternal care nonprofit stepped up for families after Maui's wildfiresClimate Connections
The organization helped people who were dealing with the aftermath of the fires while also preparing to go into labor or caring for a newborn. Learn more at
info_outline Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporaryClimate Connections
After a wind farm’s construction, home values typically bounced back within about four years, a recent study found. Learn more at
info_outline Snowmobiles don’t have to be noisy and pollutingClimate Connections
A New Mexico ski valley resort is investing in electric snowmobiles. Learn more at
info_outline How a snowmobile tour company is getting ready for a future with less snowClimate Connections
Snow and ice conditions have gotten less reliable in the Charlevoix region near Quebec City. Learn more at
info_outline Which actions benefit the climate the most? This tool can show youClimate Connections
The online tool called En-ROADS helps communities understand which policies will help the most. Learn more at
info_outlineIt demonstrated the vast scale of assistance that people may need in future disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/