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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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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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In some cases, people may forgo food or medicine to pay their energy bills.  Learn more at 

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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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They pedal with their parents in a parade of bikes.  Learn more at 

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

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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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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/