What is solar thermal?
A Minnesota group is using the underdog technology to turn sunlight into heat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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How is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University for a daily 90-second podcast about climate change, where we confront reality and share inspiring stories of hope.
Wind farm radar system reduces nighttime light pollution in Iowa
The system turns on flashing warning lights only when a plane is nearby. Otherwise, they stay dark. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections....
‘People were scared.’ How a maternal care nonprofit stepped up for families after Maui's wildfires
The organization helped people who were dealing with the aftermath of the fires while also preparing to go into labor or caring for a newborn. Learn ...
Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporary
After a wind farm’s construction, home values typically bounced back within about four years, a recent study found. Learn more at https://www.yalecli...
Snowmobiles don’t have to be noisy and polluting
A New Mexico ski valley resort is investing in electric snowmobiles. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How a snowmobile tour company is getting ready for a future with less snow
Snow and ice conditions have gotten less reliable in the Charlevoix region near Quebec City. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Which actions benefit the climate the most? This tool can show you
The online tool called En-ROADS helps communities understand which policies will help the most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sheep are living their best life at Susquehanna University
They’re eating the grass and weeds that grow around the Pennsylvania college’s solar array. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Archaeological sites in North Carolina under threat from sea level rise and storms
The state’s Hammocks Beach State Park includes areas that have been used by humans for more than 2,000 years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateco...
Volcanoes emit carbon dioxide, but not nearly as much as humans
Humanity produces an amount roughly equivalent to the eruption of Mount St. Helens every 2.5 hours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections....