Climate Connections

The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

And it's an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for their employees. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

These farms often grow a variety of crops, which makes them more resilient when extreme weather strikes. But farming this way can make it harder to get crop insurance. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/