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Why sizzling cities are mapping hot spots street by street
In metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data — key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future The post Why sizzling...
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The little-known ‘Supreme Court justices’ who decide your electricity rates
A few people in each state oversee where and how we get electricity. They’re called public utility commissioners. The post The little-known ‘Supreme Court justices’ who decide your electricity rates...
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Higher ozone levels tied to heart attack risk
For young adults, air pollution may increase risks of some kinds of heart attacks more than others. The post Higher ozone levels tied to heart attack risk appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Solving cement’s climate problem
Concrete is the second-most consumed substance on Earth. The process of making its key ingredient, cement, creates major pollution. The post Solving cement’s climate problem appeared first on Yale...
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Better access to banks can help Latinos recover after disasters
About 10% of Latinos lack a checking or savings account and rely instead on alternative, often costly, financial services that make it harder to build financial stability and rebound after a crisis....
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Clean energy generates major economic benefits, especially in red states
But a Trump-era funding freeze could disrupt investments in clean energy projects. The post Clean energy generates major economic benefits, especially in red states appeared first on Yale Climate...
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The silent collapse of an American urban tree canopy
In his new book, ‘The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue,’ journalist, author, and climate activist Mike Tidwell documents the deaths of big trees on his block – and why that matters for us all. The post...
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Thrill seekers, here’s your chance at the ride of a lifetime
At this point, who doesn't want to be launched directly into a hurricane? The post Thrill seekers, here’s your chance at the ride of a lifetime appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Bringing back the mammoth won’t fix the future
De-extinction is a techno-fantasy that distracts from the real work of protecting our planet. The post Bringing back the mammoth won’t fix the future appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Potentially devastating multiday flood brewing for mid-Mississippi Valley
Some areas are at high risk for tornadoes on Wednesday and flooding on Thursday. The post Potentially devastating multiday flood brewing for mid-Mississippi Valley appeared first on Yale Climate...
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