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Monday, Dec 15

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Celebran apertura de la Oficina de Mitigación ante Deslizamientos de Tierra de Puerto Rico

Lluvias y tormentas más intensas significan un aumento en el riesgo de deslizamientos

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Immerse friends, family — or yourself — in climate futures over the holidays

12 works of climate fiction for the climate warriors on your gift list.

Free online courses teach health professionals about climate change and health

The program helps them talk about the problem – and how it affects health – with patients.

Friday, Dec 12

In an Ohio suburb, sprawl is being transformed into walkable neighborhoods

Rethinking American suburbs could help people drive less, lowering emissions.

Disasters cause long-term health harms, research finds

A study of Superstorm Sandy survivors found higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases in ZIP codes that experienced flooding.

Thursday, Dec 11

19

3rd warmest on record (again): November 2025 keeps a hot global streak going

This year is likely to end up as the 2nd- or 3rd-warmest year on record, despite the lack of a planet-warming El Niño event.

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You don’t need a fancy title to be a climate leader at work

Employees at every level are helping companies go green.

Wednesday, Dec 10

Flood sensors help NYC residents stay out of dangerous waters

A team has installed about 300 solar-powered sensors near streets and intersections that are flood-prone during storms or high tides.

Tuesday, Dec 9

16

The rest of the world is lapping the U.S. in the EV race

EVs made up about 25% of global car sales in 2025. In the U.S., they only made up 10%.

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Science educator makes a 7,000-mile journey in an electric SUV

The post Science educator makes a 7,000-mile journey in an electric SUV appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Monday, Dec 8

17

El mundo necesita más noticias sobre el cambio climático en español

Los editores de Yale Climate Connections hablan sobre el proyecto YCC en español, dirigido por Perla Marvell.

14

A 30-year-old sea level rise projection has basically come true

Even without today’s advanced modeling tools, scientists made a ‘remarkably’ accurate estimate.

Friday, Dec 5

17

Millones han huido de desastres meteorológicos, pero tuvieron pocos defensores en la COP30

Activistas trabajan para que los líderes mundiales no ignoren a las personas desplazadas por el cambio climático.

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Climate change is boosting health care costs

An online tool helps businesses figure out how much climate change could increase what they pay for their employees’ health care.

Thursday, Dec 4

A regional effort helps Ohio communities step up on climate change

It’s helping cities and towns find the training, funding, and technical support to prepare for climate change and cut carbon pollution.

Wednesday, Dec 3

News roundup: COP30 wasn’t a complete failure

Nuanced readings dig into what comes next for international climate politics and the people-powered movements pushing for meaningful solutions.

The policy change that could put more EVs on the road

In many states, carmakers are prohibited from selling directly to consumers. Cutting out the middleman could help speed EV adoption.

Tuesday, Dec 2

Millions have fled weather disasters, but they had few champions at COP30

Advocates are working to ensure that world leaders don’t ignore people displaced by climate change.

Lights! Camera! Donated food!

A Hollywood team gathers unused meals from TV and movie sets to share with food pantries, shelters, and low-income apartments.

Monday, Dec 1

A Cat 4 and 5 extravaganza: A look back at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Extraordinarily, three of 2025’s 13 named storms (23%) reached Category 5 strength: Erin, Humberto, and Melissa.

Want to reduce your neighborhood’s pollution? Try a ‘walk audit’

This exercise will help prepare you to push for a more pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

Friday, Nov 28

Give the gift of slow fashion this holiday season

With gifts like sewing classes, thrift-store shopping sprees, and repair kits, you can give the gift of quality clothes while also sticking it to the fast fashion machine.

Why scientists monitor carbon dioxide levels at a Hawaiian volcano

Over nearly 70 years, they’ve documented atmospheric CO2 levels rising at Mauna Loa.

Thursday, Nov 27

Can farmers help save New York’s Finger Lakes?

Reducing pollution runoff from their fields could help prevent algal blooms that lead to beach closures.

Wednesday, Nov 26

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Durante el mes de diciembre, los estadounidenses generan un 23 % más de residuos que en otros meses del año

Pero, hay muchas maneras en las que podemos disminuir la basura que creamos.

14

New Jersey city expands its urban forest, trains residents to care for the trees

The We Grow Camden initiative aims to plant 3,000 trees across the city.

Tuesday, Nov 25

22

Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it

Contrails have a simple explanation, but not everyone wants to believe it.

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Songs for a fevered Earth

The SonTierra ensemble uses rhythms and melodies to start conversations about climate change.