‘A culture of repair’: Students learn to mend clothes and the planet
Release Date: 12/01/2023
Extreme weather disrupts education worldwide
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Between January 2022 and June 2024, over 400 million students were affected. Learn more at
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Students in Illinois get paid to learn skills for jobs in energy efficiency
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‘They're starting to see themselves as a part of the solution.’ Learn more at
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Some supermarkets are taking a major step to protect the climate. Is yours?
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This scorecard shows which companies are reducing pollution from their fridges and freezers. Learn more at
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Vicious cycle: Wildfires are making climate change worse
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As climate change makes wildfires larger and more intense, they’re putting more carbon pollution into the atmosphere. Learn more at
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Solar development company aims to clean up the dirtiest energy grids
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Clearloop is developing solar projects in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, where renewable projects have been slow to get off the ground. Learn more at
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Many U.S. households spend more than 15% of their income on energy, research finds
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In some cases, people may forgo food or medicine to pay their energy bills. Learn more at
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Tips for hiking during wildfire season
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Plan ahead, have a way to get emergency reports while hiking, and make sure to carry a GPS-enabled device that can call for help. Learn more at
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Kids in Portland, Oregon, take a ‘bike bus’ to school
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They pedal with their parents in a parade of bikes. Learn more at
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Art project encourages Philly residents to take the bus to city parks
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A multimedia art project called ‘Routes to Roots’ aims to connect people to the outdoors without using a car. Learn more at
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Climate change poses new problems for Massachusetts cranberry farmers
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Warmer temperatures and more periods of drought are making it increasingly difficult to grow and harvest the iconic crop. Learn more at
info_outlineA San Francisco after-school program is helping teens upcycle thrifted clothes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/