Climate disasters hit harder when you don’t have a bank account
Release Date: 03/14/2025
Extreme weather could threaten half of U.S. drinking water systems
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Flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and rising seas can damage water infrastructure and disrupt treatment and supply. Learn more at
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Rain gardens and trees are helping Pittsburgh reduce flooding
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‘Green’ infrastructure can help control stormwater and prevent polluted wastewater from overflowing into rivers and streams. Learn more at
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Houses of worship in New York City prepare for growing climate threats
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Free climate-readiness audits are helping religious organizations identify ways to buttress their buildings for extreme heat, flooding, and other dangers. Learn more at
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Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes
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The state’s Blue Acres program helps people move out of areas at high risk of flooding and converts their former properties to open space. Learn more at
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Coeur d’Alene Tribe works to restore native prairie
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A nearly $1 million grant is helping restore remnant Palouse prairie and reestablish native plants on tribal land. Learn more at
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These ingenious fishponds fed Hawaiians before colonialism
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Restoring these fisheries could make Hawaii more self-sufficient. Learn more at
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Fitness influencers make the case for plant-based protein
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Advocates say eating more plants could benefit athletes' health while also reducing the climate impact of their diets. Learn more at
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Only about half of U.S. teens can correctly identify the causes of climate change
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But over 80% say they’re worried about it. Learn more at
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Monterey Bay area in California is investing in climate change resiliency and training a workforce
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Colleges and universities in the area are teaching people skills like habitat restoration and piloting drones to monitor coastal changes. Learn more at
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She had unexplained blood pressure fluctuations and bouts of pneumonia. It took years to learn why
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Today, Tami McGraw runs a Facebook support group for others with her condition. Learn more at
info_outlinePeople without bank accounts can face difficulty receiving aid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/