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Wednesday, May 8

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Venezuelan-American journalist brings climate change awareness to both Spanish- and English-speaking audiences

Mariana Atencio has seen the effects of climate change while reporting on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

Why switching to an EV is good for the climate

Over its lifetime, an electric vehicle produces much less climate-warming pollution than a similar gas-powered car.

Tuesday, May 7

21

Oklahoma town ravaged by second tornado in two months

More strong tornadoes are possible Tuesday and Wednesday from Ohio to the Mid-South.

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Prescribed burning can reduce wildfire damage

Low-intensity fires help clear out dead wood and vegetation, reducing the fuel available when a wildfire comes along.

Monday, May 6

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How do scientists know how much climate change affects a hurricane, a heat wave, a drought, and more?

The field of attribution science is 20 years old this year, and scientists’ ability to detect the fingerprints of climate change in extreme weather events is growing stronger.

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Rough week begins: Top-end tornado threat for Oklahoma and southern Kansas

A major multiday severe weather episode will shift into the Mississippi and Ohio valleys by Wednesday.

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The weirdest things we’ve noticed this spring

Your editors talk armadillos, the unexpected joy of tax credits, and how they’re preparing for the extreme weather season ahead.

A chef’s kiss for induction stoves

Induction stoves are one chef’s preferred way to serve up delicious food.

Friday, May 3

18

A rare tropical cyclone landfall is on tap for Tanzania

Hurricane-strength Hidaya is heading toward a flood-ravaged area.

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Why India is key to heading off climate catastrophe

For the world to have a chance to meet its climate goals, India must transition away from fossil fuels — quickly.

Startup mimics nature to produce zero-carbon cement

Prometheus Materials is creating a cement made from algae.

Thursday, May 2

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¿Qué está haciendo México respecto al cambio climático?

Las elecciones generales del país son en junio de este año, y los candidatos más populares prometen un futuro más limpio y verde.

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Mom fights air pollution in North Denver

Denver has some of the highest levels of ground-level ozone in the U.S.

Wednesday, May 1

Climate change threatens Africa’s rhinos

Extreme heat, poaching, and habitat loss are pushing the animals closer to extinction.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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8 years into America’s e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?

The climate benefits of shared e-scooters depend upon how companies deploy and manage them and what steps are taken to keep riders safe.

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Former school gets new life as an energy-efficient shopping center

Loan programs in 30 states are helping owners revitalize old, inefficient buildings.

Monday, Apr 29

18

At least four people killed in Tornado Alley twisters

Two swarms of tornadoes raced through the Great Plains on Friday and Saturday.

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Here’s what record-breaking temperatures looked like around the globe

Climate change is affecting every continent and the oceans.

Alaska Native community experiments with growing food above the Arctic Circle

Climate change is making some traditional foods harder to find, so community members are looking to new ways to increase food security.

Friday, Apr 26

Atlanta’s population could boom as people flee sea level rise, wildfires, and hurricanes

Sea level rise alone could drive 320,000 people from coastal areas to the city.

Some anglers say Rhode Island’s Block Island wind farm has improved fishing

The bases of the turbines attract fish, survey respondents reported.

Thursday, Apr 25

15

La Corriente de Retorno del Atlántico y su potencial impacto en el futuro climático

Hollywood añade un poco de ficción en la película “El día después de mañana” porque no será un cambio en tan corto tiempo. No obstante, si continuamos aumentando los niveles de contaminación, esto puede ocurrir para finales de siglo

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Book review: “On the Move” is a must-read account of U.S. climate migration

This timely book by Abrahm Lustgarten argues that mass migration triggered by climate change will fundamentally rock U.S. society.

‘Just do it!’ Wisconsin couple built a net-zero home

It’s equipped with electric appliances, tight insulation, and 41 solar panels.

Wednesday, Apr 24

‘Basic peer pressure’: The plan to turn out millions of pro-climate voters in the 2024 U.S. election

A conversation with the Environmental Voter Project’s Nathaniel Stinnett.

What are fuel cell EVs?

They have several advantages over battery-powered EVs for trucking.

Tuesday, Apr 23

44% of Latinos live in U.S. counties with a high flood risk

The post 44% of Latinos live in U.S. counties with a high flood risk appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

How to talk to a climate doomer (even if that doomer is you)

It’s not too late to tackle climate change, but sometimes it sure feels that way.

Monday, Apr 22

12 new books to honor Earth Day

These books link climate change to biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.