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Tucson nonprofit hires up to 50 teens a year to plant trees

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Release Date: 11/06/2024

Alberta's trout habitat shrinks as streams warm show art Alberta's trout habitat shrinks as streams warm

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Climate change is warming streams in the Canadian province’s mountains. Learn more at 

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The city’s 2,000-mile system of roadside drainage ditches often fails during storms. Learn more at 

info_outline The first all-electric conference center in the U.S. opens in Ithaca, New York show art The first all-electric conference center in the U.S. opens in Ithaca, New York

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Heat pumps warm and cool the facility, and its kitchen relies on induction ranges and electric fryers and ovens. Learn more at 

info_outline Solar energy is powering public landscaping in Oak Park, Illinois show art Solar energy is powering public landscaping in Oak Park, Illinois

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Electric tools provide a cleaner and quieter alternative to gas-powered equipment. Learn more at 

info_outline How the Veterans Health Administration is preparing for flood emergencies show art How the Veterans Health Administration is preparing for flood emergencies

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The agency has purchased six high-water trucks and extended its telehealth offerings. Learn more at 

info_outline Volunteers unite to defend critical road in Hawaii from erosion show art Volunteers unite to defend critical road in Hawaii from erosion

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A native plant project aims to help protect Punalu‘u beach and road from rising sea levels. Learn more at 

info_outline Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding show art Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding

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During downpours, ponds collect water that would otherwise run off into streets and homes. Learn more at 

info_outline Why this Maine native is concerned about his state’s lobster fishery show art Why this Maine native is concerned about his state’s lobster fishery

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Farther south, warming water has contributed to the collapse of the lobster fishery. Learn more at 

info_outline Ducks delay their migration as the climate warms show art Ducks delay their migration as the climate warms

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Some are migrating along the Atlantic flyway later in the fall – or even spending the winter farther north. Learn more at 

info_outline Meet the Arkansas farmer trying to adapt to the changing climate show art Meet the Arkansas farmer trying to adapt to the changing climate

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‘Climate change for farmers is more like getting a wound and never letting it heal,’ said Hallie Shoffner. Learn more at 

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The program helps increase the city’s tree canopy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/