Tree thinning in dense forests could bolster Western snowpack, researchers suggest
Release Date: 01/25/2023
Trout stocking programs could aid fish populations as the climate warms
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Researchers are identifying populations that can better withstand hotter temperatures. Learn more at
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Ann Arbor voters approve 20-year tax for climate action
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The Michigan city aims to eliminate climate-warming pollution by 2030, with investments in renewable energy, public transit, home weatherization, and more. Learn more at
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Nonprofit helps high schoolers campaign for clean energy and climate policies
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Tonyisha Harris of Action for the Climate Emergency encourages young activists to take small steps and gain confidence over time. Learn more at
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Free curriculum helps Gulf Coast teachers educate students about sea level rise
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It was created through a partnership between Mississippi State University Extension and Sea Grant. Learn more at
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Some seniors need help navigating new air conditioning tech
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Many older adults grew up without air conditioning, but modern cooling systems can increase comfort and safety during heat waves. Learn more at
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Online misinformation is spreading from English to Spanish
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Content aggregators are adding Spanish-language voice-overs or subtitles to misleading content that they think can go viral. Learn more at
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Climate change could disrupt Maine's coastal economy and culture
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The Gulf of Maine Research Institute offers free workshops to help residents prepare. Learn more at
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Wisconsin schools adopt electric buses
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Fifteen school districts in the state were awarded federal funds in the fall of 2022 to purchase electric buses. Learn more at
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Armadillos are showing up farther north as the climate warms
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The armored mammals have been spotted in parts of the U.S. that were once thought to be too chilly for them. Learn more at
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Michigan woman helps neighbors go solar
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Julie Roth of Ann Arbor organized a get-together about solar panels. She ended up launching a community solar program called Ann Arbor Solarize. Learn more at
info_outlineIn a Washington state forest, a research team thinned trees and created small clearings, leading to more snow accumulation on the forest floor. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/