12 climate books to bring with you on summer vacation
From sports to thrillers to photography, these books make for quick and entertaining reads. The post 12 climate books to bring with you on summer vacation appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleTropical storm warnings up for Texas and Mexico for Potential Tropical Cyclone 1
The large disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to become Tropical Storm Alberto and make landfall by Wednesday night; rains from the system have killed 11 in El Salvador and 2 in Guatemala....
View ArticleA stark divide in Texas shows what climate change looks like
Part of the state has received record-breaking rainfall. But in drought-stricken west Texas, parched soil is blowing away. The post A stark divide in Texas shows what climate change looks like...
View ArticleTropical Storm Alberto batters northeastern Mexico and Texas
The Atlantic season's first tropical storm was bringing moderate to major flooding to the Texas coast and dropping heavy rains in Mexico. The post Tropical Storm Alberto batters northeastern Mexico...
View ArticleIs U.S. offshore wind dead in the water — or just poised for the next big gust?
The Biden Administration wants to boost offshore wind. But other forces, including cost, political opposition and disinformation, have slowed adoption. The post Is U.S. offshore wind dead in the...
View ArticleFlash floods hit Mexico, coastal flooding reaches Texas as Alberto makes...
The tropical storm’s massive wind field triggered storm surge for hundreds of miles. The post Flash floods hit Mexico, coastal flooding reaches Texas as Alberto makes landfall appeared first on Yale...
View ArticleHow the recycling symbol lost its meaning
Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the logo of its worth. The post How the recycling symbol lost its meaning appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleThe U.S. is finally making serious efforts to adapt to climate change
A major bill before Congress could help the country prepare for the coming climate storm. The post The U.S. is finally making serious efforts to adapt to climate change appeared first on Yale Climate...
View ArticleThe U.S. is nowhere near ready for climate change
Despite recent investments in adaptation, the U.S. remains woefully unprepared for the coming extreme storms and floods. The post The U.S. is nowhere near ready for climate change appeared first on...
View ArticleFossil-fuel-friendly energy policy and isolated infrastructure stifle...
But will Mexico’s new president reverse these policies? The post Fossil-fuel-friendly energy policy and isolated infrastructure stifle renewable adoption in Mexico’s sun-filled Baja Peninsula appeared...
View ArticleHow do you picture a heat wave?
From beaches to morgues, illustrating a heat-wave story is riddled with challenges. The post How do you picture a heat wave? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleAn early start to the Atlantic’s Cabo Verde season?
Record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures could fuel one or two early Cape Verde-type storms in the next week. The post An early start to the Atlantic’s Cabo Verde season? appeared first on Yale...
View ArticleVideo: Can technology stop a hurricane?
Meteorologist Alexandra Steele looks at the promise — and peril — of emerging technologies. The post Video: Can technology stop a hurricane? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleWindward Islands bracing for potential hurricane hit on Monday
Forecast models were in strong agreement Friday that Beryl will intensify over record-warm waters as it approaches the Caribbean. The post Windward Islands bracing for potential hurricane hit on...
View ArticleCategory 4 Beryl on collision course with Windward Islands
Beryl is the Atlantic's first June category 4 hurricane on record, and will be one of the strongest hurricanes ever to affect the Windward Islands. The post Category 4 Beryl on collision course with...
View ArticleHow much will climate change drag down the economy?
It’s a trillion-dollar question. The post How much will climate change drag down the economy? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleCategory 4 Beryl rips through the Windward Islands
After making landfall with record strength for so early in the Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl will churn across the Caribbean this week. The post Category 4 Beryl rips through the Windward Islands...
View ArticleHow rural families are saving thousands with electric vehicles
EVs don't need gas, and new U.S. tax credits can make purchasing them more affordable. The post How rural families are saving thousands with electric vehicles appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleJamaica prepares for record-breaking Hurricane Beryl
The Atlantic's earliest Category 5 hurricane on record will weaken as it heads further west, but is expected to affect Jamaica as a Cat 3 and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula as a Cat 1. The post Jamaica...
View ArticleHow to fight climate change in your close relationships
By talking with your friends and family about climate solutions, you can exponentially grow your impact. The post How to fight climate change in your close relationships appeared first on Yale Climate...
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