Ann Arbor voters approve 20-year tax for climate action
Release Date: 03/30/2023
Why switching to an EV is good for the climate
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Over its lifetime, an electric vehicle produces much less climate-warming pollution than a similar gas-powered car. Learn more at
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Prescribed burning can reduce wildfire damage
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Low-intensity fires help clear out dead wood and vegetation, reducing the fuel available when a wildfire comes along. Learn more at
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A chef’s kiss for induction stoves
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Induction stoves are one chef’s preferred way to serve up delicious food. Learn more at
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Startup mimics nature to produce zero-carbon cement
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Prometheus Materials is creating a cement made from algae. Learn more at
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Mom fights air pollution in North Denver
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Denver has some of the highest levels of ground-level ozone in the U.S. Learn more at
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Climate change threatens Africa’s rhinos
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Extreme heat, poaching, and habitat loss are pushing the animals closer to extinction. Learn more at
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Former school gets new life as an energy-efficient shopping center
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Loan programs in 30 states are helping owners revitalize old, inefficient buildings. Learn more at
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Alaska Native community experiments with growing food above the Arctic Circle
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Climate change is making some traditional foods harder to find, so community members are looking to new ways to increase food security. Learn more at
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Some anglers say Rhode Island’s Block Island wind farm has improved fishing
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The bases of the turbines attract fish, survey respondents reported. Learn more at
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‘Just do it!’ Wisconsin couple built a net zero home
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It’s equipped with electric appliances, tight insulation, and 41 solar panels. Learn more at
info_outlineThe Michigan city aims to eliminate climate-warming pollution by 2030, with investments in renewable energy, public transit, home weatherization, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/