Fireflies face ‘one-two punch’ of climate change, habitat loss, and light pollution
Release Date: 09/05/2024
Energy efficiency job training provides incarcerated people with new career opportunities
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About 25 participants in an Illinois program have been hired in energy efficiency jobs upon their release. Learn more at
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Current climate policies will lead to about 2.7ºC of global warming by the end of the century
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That well exceeds the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5ºC. Learn more at
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San Francisco visitors can enjoy a free ferry powered by hydrogen
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Most ferries rely on diesel to power trips between ports. Learn more at
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The real reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others
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Spoiler alert: It isn’t because their blood is sweeter. Learn more at
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Tampa residents turn food waste into energy
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They’re using anaerobic digesters that convert kitchen scraps into fertilizer and cooking gas. Learn more at
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Mosquitoes can now be tracked with an app
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Photos uploaded to the app help scientists identify and track these pesky insects. The data is then shared with public health officials. Learn more at .
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Cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, study finds
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New research links cleaner air to significant health benefits. Learn more at .
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Denied FEMA Assistance? You can appeal
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A free online tool, available in both English and Spanish, can help. Learn more at .
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A new financing model could speed up forest thinning projects
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The projects can help reduce the risk of intense wildfires. Learn more at .
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Geoscientist David Padgett turns science into a tool for environmental justice
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He offers his expertise to communities struggling with pollution and flooding. Learn more at .
info_outlineEcologist warns of dwindling numbers as winters warm and droughts increase. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.