How teaching kids energy efficiency in schools can benefit families at home
Release Date: 02/07/2023
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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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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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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_outlineStudents' enthusiasm for energy efficiency can ripple outward, making an impact beyond the classroom. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/