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New children’s book helps kids explain climate science to adults

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Release Date: 05/02/2025

Book warns of potential harms of lithium boom in Southern California show art Book warns of potential harms of lithium boom in Southern California

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The region is home to vast amounts of lithium, a mineral critical for battery manufacturing. Learn more at  

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Composer weaves climate crisis themes into new choral work show art Composer weaves climate crisis themes into new choral work

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‘Missa Laudato Si’’ incorporates the late Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical and other environmental texts in a musical reflection on climate change. Learn more at 

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In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time show art In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time

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Free, vetted guides offer practical advice on electrifying homes and finding experienced contractors. Learn more at 

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As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure show art As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure

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A D.C.-based nonprofit trains people in stormwater management techniques to build healthier, flood-resilient neighborhoods. Learn more at 

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Melting ice brings more ships – and more pollution – to Arctic waters show art Melting ice brings more ships – and more pollution – to Arctic waters

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New rules will reduce airborne toxins, but an environmental group says discharge from scrubbers still threatens the fragile Arctic. Learn more at 

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Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding show art Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding

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With more storms and warmer temperatures ahead, contaminated floodwaters pose a growing public health threat. Learn more at 

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As seas rise, saltwater moves toward Philadelphia’s faucets show art As seas rise, saltwater moves toward Philadelphia’s faucets

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Saltwater from Delaware Bay is creeping closer to the city’s water intake, forcing officials to consider costly long-term solutions. Learn more at 

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Carbon pollution isn’t just changing Earth – it could cause crowding in space show art Carbon pollution isn’t just changing Earth – it could cause crowding in space

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MIT scientists have found that changes to the atmosphere are enabling space junk to stay in orbit longer. Learn more at 

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A free store helps hurricane survivors go solar in western North Carolina show art A free store helps hurricane survivors go solar in western North Carolina

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The store connects people with equipment donated by solar companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Learn more at 

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Dynamic glass can help buildings stay cool show art Dynamic glass can help buildings stay cool

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After the Dallas airport installed dynamic glass windows, surface temperatures near the windows dropped 15 degrees F. Learn more at 

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More Episodes

‘How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up’ breaks down global warming in a kid-friendly way. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/