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Climate Connections

Release Date: 03/27/2023

The sun powers a Syracuse community farm in more ways than one show art The sun powers a Syracuse community farm in more ways than one

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Refugees from places like Somalia and Bhutan have the opportunity to grow food for themselves and their communities at Salt City Harvest Farm. Learn more at 

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Former NHL goalie helps community ice rinks reduce energy use show art Former NHL goalie helps community ice rinks reduce energy use

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Brightcore Energy, led by former New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter, is making rinks across the country more energy-efficient with LED lighting. Learn more at 

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Cajun Navy Ground Force connects volunteers to communities affected by natural disasters show art Cajun Navy Ground Force connects volunteers to communities affected by natural disasters

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They’re using social media to help survivors of weather disasters get the assistance they need. Learn more at 

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Solar-powered resiliency hubs to be installed in the Bronx show art Solar-powered resiliency hubs to be installed in the Bronx

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In a neighborhood where it can take days to restore power, one nonprofit hopes that these military-tent-like shelters will provide communities with access to electricity during power outages. Learn more at 

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Former refugee brings solar to the camp where he once lived show art Former refugee brings solar to the camp where he once lived

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Yves Umuhoza created Assorted Energies International, a refugee-led solar energy program. Learn more at 

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Community-wide geothermal system provides heating and cooling in new Texas development show art Community-wide geothermal system provides heating and cooling in new Texas development

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The shared system provides clean heating and cooling to hundreds of homes at once. Learn more at 

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Winter storms caused losses in western monarch population show art Winter storms caused losses in western monarch population

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This vulnerable butterfly population has seen a drastic decline since the 1980s. Learn more at 

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Wisconsin company uses cow waste to produce energy show art Wisconsin company uses cow waste to produce energy

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Entech Solutions is breaking down waste from 4,000 cows to create renewable energy and reduce methane emissions. Learn more at 

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How EV incentives for gasoline superusers could help the planet show art How EV incentives for gasoline superusers could help the planet

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Only about 10% of drivers are responsible for a third of all gasoline consumption in the U.S. Learn more at 

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One pastor's mission to prepare his community for climate change show art One pastor's mission to prepare his community for climate change

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Hurricanes have caused destructive flooding at Rev. Gerald Godette’s North Carolina churches. Learn more at 

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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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/