Climate Connections

Hot weather linked to workplace injuries, even indoors

Researchers found that the risk grows when the heat index exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit and increases sharply at higher temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimat

Churches could become cooling centers during heat waves

A Duke University program is training rural faith leaders to educate residents and provide relief during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

A pro soccer star's struggle highlights youth sports risks

Young people often lack the medical resources available to professional athletes when heat and smoke create hazardous conditions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimatecon

Incarcerated people swelter in scorching Texas prisons

More than half of people incarcerated in the state's prisons sleep in areas without air conditioning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Young athletes face growing risks from extreme heat

An expert says schools can protect players by adjusting practices, training coaches, and encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms. Learn more at https://www.yalecl

Meet an educator-turned-climate advocate

Jonathan Klein began pushing for climate action in schools after attending a protest with his daughter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution

Ocean acidification makes it harder for corals to grow and for oysters and clams to create shells. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Cover crops help make soils healthy

Growing crops like rye and clover between harvests gives the soil better defenses against extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Proper maintenance can help trees withstand hurricanes

Planting the right tree species in the right spots is also important. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Cities shouldn't wait for an extreme weather wake-up call, researcher says

Instead, they need to prepare now for events worse than anything in the historical record. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

How does climate change affect tornadoes?

Scientists are trying to figure it out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

New 'living seawall' habitat in Boston is already teeming with life

The nonprofit Boston Harbor Now added concrete panels to seawalls that mimic rocky tidal habitats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Philadelphia neighborhood may finally get some flood relief

As climate change makes flooding worse, the city has proposed building a levee, improving stormwater drainage, creating a wetland park, and offering buyouts for the most

Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm

Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Seattle wasn't built for this much heat

Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard

People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off

It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimatecon

Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves

For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf

The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. Learn more at https://www.

Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers

Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/