Cajun Navy Ground Force connects volunteers to communities affected by natural disasters
Release Date: 06/07/2023
Pennsylvania farmers found a way around rising power bills
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A solar-powered warehouse near Pittsburgh is helping an organic co-op dodge soaring electricity costs. Learn more at
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Minnesota solar farm produces electricity – plus kale and radishes
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At the Big Lake solar installation, farmers grow crops between rows of solar panels. Learn more at
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A kumquat grows in Philadelphia
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To prepare for climate change, the Philadelphia Orchard Project is experimenting with raising tropical fruits and vegetables in an unheated greenhouse. Learn more at
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Revenue from wind and solar farms can reshape community budgets
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Local governments are using the proceeds to pay for roads, EMS, and more. Learn more at
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‘Flying potato’ owls find a home at Arizona solar complex
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Rescued owls live in artificial burrows at the solar farms. Learn more at
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Zen Buddhist retreats offer space for people to process climate grief
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Priest Kritee Kanko helps people express their feelings rather than pushing them away. Learn more at
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A Vermont utility is helping people get home battery systems
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The batteries keep the lights on during power outages. Learn more at
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The funding disappeared. The flooding didn’t
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After the Trump administration canceled a climate initiative, a Pennsylvania farmer is battling extreme rain on her own. Learn more at
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Hospitals are rethinking laughing gas. Here’s why
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The anesthetic is a potent climate pollutant. Learn more at
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Air quality sensors reveal pollution hot spots
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The Hispanic Access Foundation found that in several Latino communities, particulate pollution exceeded federal standards. Learn more at
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