loader from loading.io

Fireflies face ‘one-two punch’ of climate change, habitat loss, and light pollution

Climate Connections

Release Date: 09/05/2024

Energy efficiency job training provides incarcerated people with new career opportunities show art Energy efficiency job training provides incarcerated people with new career opportunities

Climate Connections

About 25 participants in an Illinois program have been hired in energy efficiency jobs upon their release. Learn more at 

info_outline
Current climate policies will lead to about 2.7ºC of global warming by the end of the century show art Current climate policies will lead to about 2.7ºC of global warming by the end of the century

Climate Connections

That well exceeds the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5ºC. Learn more at 

info_outline
San Francisco visitors can enjoy a free ferry powered by hydrogen show art San Francisco visitors can enjoy a free ferry powered by hydrogen

Climate Connections

Most ferries rely on diesel to power trips between ports. Learn more at 

info_outline
The real reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others show art The real reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others

Climate Connections

Spoiler alert: It isn’t because their blood is sweeter. Learn more at 

info_outline
Tampa residents turn food waste into energy show art Tampa residents turn food waste into energy

Climate Connections

They’re using anaerobic digesters that convert kitchen scraps into fertilizer and cooking gas. Learn more at 

info_outline
Mosquitoes can now be tracked with an app show art Mosquitoes can now be tracked with an app

Climate Connections

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 . 

info_outline
Cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, study finds show art Cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, study finds

Climate Connections

New research links cleaner air to significant health benefits. Learn more at .

info_outline
Denied FEMA Assistance? You can appeal show art Denied FEMA Assistance? You can appeal

Climate Connections

A free online tool, available in both English and Spanish, can help. Learn more at . 

info_outline
A new financing model could speed up forest thinning projects show art A new financing model could speed up forest thinning projects

Climate Connections

The projects can help reduce the risk of intense wildfires. Learn more at .

info_outline
Geoscientist David Padgett turns science into a tool for environmental justice show art Geoscientist David Padgett turns science into a tool for environmental justice

Climate Connections

He offers his expertise to communities struggling with pollution and flooding. Learn more at . 

info_outline
 
More Episodes

Ecologist warns of dwindling numbers as winters warm and droughts increase. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.