New children’s book helps kids explain climate science to adults
Release Date: 05/02/2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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After the Dallas airport installed dynamic glass windows, surface temperatures near the windows dropped 15 degrees F. Learn more at
info_outline‘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/