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Heat contributed to 47,000 deaths in Europe during summer 2023, study finds

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Release Date: 11/01/2024

Vicious cycle: Wildfires are making climate change worse show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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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Warmer temperatures and more periods of drought are making it increasingly difficult to grow and harvest the iconic crop. Learn more at 

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Delicious ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving show art Delicious ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving

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You can put potato skins, turkey bones, and more to good use. Learn more at 

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Wildfires are forcing hikers off parts of the Pacific Crest Trail show art Wildfires are forcing hikers off parts of the Pacific Crest Trail

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During the 2024 wildfire season, over 600 miles of trail had to be closed. Learn more at 

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‘My life will never be the same.’ Widow speaks out about the dangers of extreme heat show art ‘My life will never be the same.’ Widow speaks out about the dangers of extreme heat

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Amy Dishion’s husband died while hiking in Arizona. Learn more at 

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It was one of the hottest summers ever in Europe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/