The first all-electric conference center in the U.S. opens in Ithaca, New York
Release Date: 11/20/2024
The hidden climate cost of online shopping
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New Jersey alone is home to more than 3,000 warehouses and distribution centers, many of which rely on polluting diesel trucks. Learn more at
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How to cook up a climate-friendly meal for the holidays
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Start by aiming for more vegetables and less waste. Learn more at
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Cooling systems at most supermarkets rely on climate-warming HFCs
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Alternative systems exist, but there’s a shortage of workers trained to install and service them. Learn more at
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab is developing robots to gather data beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves
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This data could help scientists better understand how quickly oceans will rise. Learn more at
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Refugees and migrants fleeing extreme weather could help fill green jobs
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Governments and funders can help by investing in workforce development programs. Learn more at
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Satellite data reveals true scale of methane pollution
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New findings suggest that emissions of the potent global warming gas from landfills could be much higher than officially reported. Learn more at
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AmeriCorps program aims to grow and diversify energy workforce
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The North Minneapolis program trains people in energy efficiency and weatherization. Learn more at
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What are living shorelines?
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They can provide critical wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of flooding and erosion. Learn more at
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Genetic research could help your favorite beans withstand climate change
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Scientists are working to breed drought- and heat-tolerance traits into common beans from tepary beans, which are native to the Sonoran desert in Mexico and the U.S. Learn more at
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Extreme weather disrupts education worldwide
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Between January 2022 and June 2024, over 400 million students were affected. Learn more at
info_outlineHeat pumps warm and cool the facility, and its kitchen relies on induction ranges and electric fryers and ovens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/