This month on Climate Connections:
Air Date Title:
Mon., 6/13 - A new climate-friendly housing development will be all-electric: The mixed-income development will include community gardens and homes with heat pumps and solar panels.
Tue., 6/14 - Company helps incentivize forest protection in Ecuador: Whole Forest wants to make it economically viable to preserve the forest.
Wed., 6/15 - As electric cars gain popularity, states will need to make up gas-tax revenue: Oregon already offers drivers an option to pay a per-mile charge instead of a gas tax.
Thu., 6/16 - Climate change could dry up ideal Northern Plains duck habitat: So wetland conservation is more important than ever.
Fri., 6/17 - Solar power keeps some Puerto Rico fire stations running during blackouts: The stations can continue providing services even when the electricity grid goes down.
Mon., 6/20 - Some people prepare for climate change with survival training: The Mountain Scout Survival school teaches primitive survival skills and urban emergency preparedness courses.
Tue., 6/21 - How Georgia’s undeveloped barrier islands are adapting to sea-level rise: With few roads or buildings, the islands move naturally in response to storms and rising seas.
Wed., 6/22 - Chicago’s vintage homes become more energy-efficient: Homeowners typically see a 30% reduction on their electric bill and a 50% reduction on their gas bill.
Thu., 6/23 - Dams, climate change threaten Missouri River cottonwood forests: Young cottonwoods survive only when the river is allowed to shift its path over time.
Fri., 6/24 - Free environmental justice courses available to middle, high school students: Course creator Sierra Generette says she hopes the trainings inspire students to become a voice for change.
Mon., 6/27 - Oak pollen concentrations are increasing 5% a year in Atlanta: Climate change is contributing to longer and more severe allergy seasons.
Tue., 6/28 - New manufacturing process stores carbon pollution in concrete: It can cut the carbon footprint of concrete by more than half.
Wed., 6/29 - Minnesotans help trees migrate north: People are gathering seeds from southern and central Minnesota and planting the saplings in the state’s northern forests.
Thu., 6/30 - Poet Sophia Naz grieves after a wildfire took her home: She processes the loss in her new book, “Open Zero.”
Fri., 7/1 - Outdoor workers in South Florida campaign for heat safety: WeCount! advocates for access to cool water, shade and more rest breaks.
Mon., 7/4 - Climate change complicates a precarious relationship between birds and farmers: New England songbirds often nest in farm fields, where they’re threatened by mowing and other farm equipment.
Tue., 7/5 - Electricity grids aren’t making the most of wind power: Contracts often guarantee coal plants a minimum level of production.
Wed., 7/6 - The downside of corporate reforestation pledges: Poorly planned reforestation efforts could displace farms and rural communities.
Thu., 7/7 - Army Corps invests in natural solutions to reduce flooding: Recent projects include reestablishing dunes, giving rivers more room to flood, and more.
Fri., 7/8 - Apprenticeship program trains people for clean energy jobs: ReVision Energy, a New England-based solar company, wants to make it easier for people to become licensed electricians.