Climate Connections

For many Pittsburgh residents, wet basements pose health risks

Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

'Oyster castles' to help keep a South Carolina community safe from erosion

A nearly 2,000-foot-long wall covered in oysters will restore natural habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

This Texas county is mapping climate risks – and the people most exposed

The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

One dollar spent preparing for disasters can save six

The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimate

Some coastal towns in North Carolina now flood up to 100 days a year

Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Kids can help after a disaster

Getting children involved in disaster recovery in age-appropriate ways can help them process their experience. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Art installation makes it easier to visualize sea level rise

A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnectio

Students build EV chargers, gain skills for green jobs

A Sacramento project offered young people from underserved communities hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnecti

This city's winters are disappearing fast

Reno's fall freeze is arriving over a month later than in the past – the biggest shift in the nation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

After a flood, some manufactured home residents sometimes have nowhere safe to rebuild

Zoning restrictions can prevent new manufactured home parks from opening in safer locations, forcing disaster survivors to return to flood-prone areas. Learn more at http

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/