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

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Release Date: 11/14/2024

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 

info_outline 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 

info_outline Climate change poses new problems for Massachusetts cranberry farmers show art Climate change poses new problems for Massachusetts cranberry farmers

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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 

info_outline 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 

info_outline 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 

info_outline ‘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 

info_outline 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 

info_outline Flooded streets plague Northeast Houston residents show art Flooded streets plague Northeast Houston residents

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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 

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During downpours, ponds collect water that would otherwise run off into streets and homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/