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Tuesday, Jan 14

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Nobody’s insurance rates are safe from climate change

Even if you haven’t suffered direct damage, you’re paying for increasingly extreme weather.

Solar jobs come in many shapes and sizes

Careers in solar span engineering, marketing, and construction.

Monday, Jan 13

12 books to prepare you for Trump 2.0

These books, aimed at the general reader, can help you contextualize and respond to our current crises.

Preparing for Trump 2.0: Books for academics and climate practitioners

Could a second Trump administration force society to deal with pressing problems that have been put off?

Prairie dogs are in trouble as the climate warms

The animals are critical to ecosystems in the Great Plains.

Friday, Jan 10

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Earth roasts through its second consecutive hottest year on record

The total number of people killed in extreme weather events intensified by climate change in 2024 is likely in the tens or hundreds of thousands, said the World Weather Attribution group.

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El papel del cambio climático en los catastróficos incendios de Los Ángeles de 2025

Las estaciones secas de verano se prolongan hasta el invierno, convirtiendo a los vientos de Santa Ana en sopletes

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Smarter EV charging could ease the strain on the electric grid

Software can help drivers charge when renewable energy is available and electricity demand is low.

Thursday, Jan 9

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The role of climate change in the catastrophic 2025 Los Angeles fires

Summer dry seasons are extending into winter, turning Santa Ana winds into blowtorches.

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Where have all the species gone? Understanding climate change’s toll on nature

Why land protection and climate action are both vital to the future of plants and animals.

Canadian career center helps connect young people with environmental careers

Thousands have already used the center’s resources.

Wednesday, Jan 8

Tuesday, Jan 7

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This week’s unholy mix of drought, wind, and fire in Southern California

It’s one of the biggest fire and wind threats in years for the northern end of the Los Angeles region.

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A company’s quest to make EV charging stations more reliable

If the charging network grows more dependable, more drivers are likely to go electric.

What is biomimicry? The tech lessons we can learn from plants and animals

Even termites can teach us about how to take care of buildings.

Monday, Jan 6

How weather disasters strain animal shelters

Humans aren’t the only ones who need help when the worst happens.

A third of Americans don’t drive. So why is our transportation so car-centric?

Anna Zivarts explains how reimagining transportation could benefit non-drivers and the climate.

Friday, Jan 3

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¿Qué se puede hacer para disminuir la cantidad de plástico en los océanos?

Es decir cómo eliminar por lo menos parte del plástico de los océanos, y que se puede hacer reciclarlo luego?

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The fossil fuel industry spent $219 million to elect the new U.S. government

The post The fossil fuel industry spent $219 million to elect the new U.S. government appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

How bamboo could help lock in carbon and slow climate change

​This fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more.

Thursday, Jan 2

Climate news to watch in 2025

2024 was a mixed bag for climate change. Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2025.

How a California demolition project kept 15,000 tons of waste out of the landfill

A work crew in Martinez salvaged marble, granite, and more to reuse in a new county building and plaza.

Wednesday, Jan 1

How does the mountain lion cross the road?

A federal law includes funding for wildlife over- or underpasses, making it easier for them to escape wildfires and other extreme events.

Tuesday, Dec 31

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Portraits of catastrophe and courage in 2024

The year included travails that were intensified by human-caused climate change and tackled with resilience and determination.

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One family’s New Year’s climate resolutions help tackle global warming

The Laine family of Binghamton, New York, has switched to solar power, electric vehicles, and mostly plant-based diets.

Monday, Dec 30

As waters rise and cities grow, this furry little Floridian may have nowhere to go

The endangered silver rice rat lives in Florida Keys marshes and swamps, which are getting inundated by sea level rise.

Friday, Dec 27

Tips for helping a loved one after a disaster

When friends or family are affected by a traumatic experience like a hurricane, the first thing you can do is listen.

Thursday, Dec 26

Climate change could create millions of climate migrants by 2050

Droughts, floods, sea level rise, and other climate change impacts are uprooting people from their homes.