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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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Forecasters predict another active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Colorado State University’s hurricane forecasting team is calling for yet another unusually active season with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. The post Forecasters predict...

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Three ways American cities can become more flood-resilient and beautiful

Green spaces and smart design choices can help cities prepare for more weather extremes. And studies find that the investment is well worth the cost. The post Three ways American cities can become...

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Our elected officials have known about climate change for decades

The science has been settled for longer than many of us have been alive. So why do some still claim it's uncertain? The post Our elected officials have known about climate change for decades appeared...

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National Weather Service issues lifesaving tornado and flood warnings amid...

Record- and near-record flooding swept through parts of the Ohio and mid-Mississippi River regions over the weekend. The post National Weather Service issues lifesaving tornado and flood warnings amid...

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A legacy of resistance lives on in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’

At the site of the largest slave revolt in history, a new generation is fighting for a cleaner future. The post A legacy of resistance lives on in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ appeared first on Yale...

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March 2025: Earth’s 3rd-warmest March on record

La Niña conditions ended in March, and the Arctic has its lowest seasonal maximum in ice extent on record. The post March 2025: Earth’s 3rd-warmest March on record appeared first on Yale Climate...

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For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids

Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring reliable electricity to remote communities — setting a model for other African countries The post For...

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Four ways your community can save lives during this summer’s heat waves 

After cuts at FEMA and the National Weather Service, the role of local governments in protecting people from dangerous weather is growing even more important.  The post Four ways your community can...

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Colorado residents now have a way to ‘see’ the toxic emissions they live with

High-tech camera reveals the pollutants spewing into the atmosphere, providing evidence for the state to investigate gas and oil operators. The post Colorado residents now have a way to ‘see’ the...

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Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation 

Often backed by large advertising budgets, a new breed of climate denial is gaining popularity.  The post Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation  appeared first on Yale...

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