Utility workers are seeing consequences of extreme weather firsthand
Release Date: 02/03/2023
Tree ambassadors help Milwaukee residents fall in love with trees
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They’re not just planting trees – they’re building trust in the community. Learn more at
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This vineyard now grows power, too
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Solar canopies over grapes at a Colorado State University research site protect the crops and generate electricity. Learn more at
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Prince’s former school is being turned into a climate resilience hub
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The building where the rock star once walked the halls is becoming a place where people can get help during emergencies. Learn more at
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Wildfire smoke is a growing threat to kids
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Children’s developing lungs make them vulnerable to air pollution. Learn more at
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Private jets and first-class passengers could be charged extra to fly
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Several countries are eyeing new taxes on premium air travel. The revenue could fund climate solutions. Learn more at
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An alpine disaster in Switzerland was no freak accident
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Thawing ground can destabilize mountainsides and glaciers. Learn more at
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Milwaukee pushes ahead on energy efficiency despite lost federal funds
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The Trump administration canceled a grant meant to help city residents pay for insulation and new heating systems. Learn more at
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U.S. public invited to weigh in on major offshore drilling proposal
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New oil and gas leases could open more than a billion acres of U.S. coastal waters to development. Learn more at
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NYC nonprofit trains people for energy efficiency jobs and does so much more
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The Stacks and Joules training program partners with a social service agency to make sure students who struggle with poverty and homelessness have their basic needs met. Learn more at
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Small farms fight for survival in a warming Midwest
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As floods, droughts, and heat waves rise, growers face make-or-break seasons with an insufficient safety net. Learn more at
info_outlineResearcher Katerina Gonzales is working with one utility to engage front-line workers in climate adaptation efforts and tap into their on-the-ground knowledge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/