Climate Connections

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• People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves 03.07.2026 1min

  Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Initiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills 02.07.2026 1min

  It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• How a Maryland soccer complex became more climate resilient 01.07.2026 1min

  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/ 
• Iowa City's free buses are getting people out of cars 30.06.2026 1min

  Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Trout, farmers, and cities are competing for the same water in the Southwest 29.06.2026 1min

  But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• A beautiful way to reduce flooding in your neighborhood 26.06.2026 1min

  Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• The AI boom has a dirty energy problem 25.06.2026 1min

  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/ 
• Fishermen in the Bahamas are collecting data that could improve forecasts 24.06.2026 1min

  Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• One Indigenous man's mission to change how the Forest Service thinks about fire 23.06.2026 1min

  Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• A dirty farm problem could be a climate solution 22.06.2026 1min

  Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Small farmers need a better safety net, trade group says 19.06.2026 1min

  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/ 
• Bees are buzzing on Michigan State's campus 18.06.2026 1min

  The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Extreme weather comes for youth sports 17.06.2026 1min

  Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• As lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the rise 16.06.2026 1min

  Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• A Champagne with notes of climate change 15.06.2026 1min

  Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Companies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs 12.06.2026 1min

  The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Minnesota lawmakers consider lifting ban on new nuclear power plants 11.06.2026 1min

  Nuclear power could help the state fully transition to zero-carbon electricity, but the plants can be slow and expensive to build. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Trump EPA move sparks fears over kids' health 10.06.2026 1min

  An advocate warns that rolling back a key climate finding could expose children – especially in Black and Brown communities – to more dangerous air pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• Arctic warming alters weather patterns across the globe 09.06.2026 1min

  Sea ice acts as the planet's air conditioning – one that's melting away. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
• A student's expedition to the Antarctic 08.06.2026 1min

  Eric Gee helped with research, broadcast to 2 million kids in classrooms, and raised awareness about the need to protect the southern continent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/