The chemicals in air conditioning units can contribute to global warming
Release Date: 10/28/2024
NYC nonprofit trains people for energy efficiency jobs and does so much more
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The Stacks and Joules training program partners with a social service agency to make sure students who struggle with poverty and homelessness have their basic needs met. Learn more at
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Small farms fight for survival in a warming Midwest
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As floods, droughts, and heat waves rise, growers face make-or-break seasons with an insufficient safety net. Learn more at
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Climate change is melting glaciers and ice sheets faster than they can regrow
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The Greenland ice sheet has lost more than 5 trillion tons of ice in 20 years. Learn more at
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Nonprofit cuts the climate impact of fashion, one scrap at a time
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Volunteers in a Brooklyn warehouse salvage scrap fabric for reuse. Learn more at
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Atlanta park doubles as a flood protection system
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During a heavy downpour, it fills with water, helping to keep nearby homes dry. Learn more at
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A new neighborhood shows off the advantages of life without cars
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In Tempe, Arizona, residents walk, bike, and ride transit instead of driving – and say they feel more connected to each other. Learn more at
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Scientists push back on climate myths
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A global network of experts at Science Feedback is correcting false claims about climate change and clean energy. Learn more at
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How one rancher beat drought, debt, and low cotton prices
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Grazing his flock at solar farms lets him raise sheep, earn a steady income, and keep the family legacy alive. Learn more at
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Satellites are now tracking big polluters around the world
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Climate Trace is mapping data from power plants, factories, and other industrial facilities. Learn more at
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A congressman’s climate pilgrimage
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois travels to national parks to raise awareness about climate change. Learn more at
info_outlineSo it’s important to dispose of AC units properly when they die. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/