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Green careers can provide a new way forward after prison
Roots of Success exposes incarcerated people to careers in renewable energy, clean transportation, and other environmental fields. The post Green careers can provide a new way forward after prison...
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Solar worker helps other women get started in the industry
Riley Neugebauer founded Solar for Women, which helps women support each other online. The post Solar worker helps other women get started in the industry appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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How climate change is affecting every U.S. region
The nation’s top scientists have the details in a brand-new report. The post How climate change is affecting every U.S. region appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Eight key takeaways from the new National Climate Assessment
We’ve made progress on climate change, but there’s still a lot of work to be done, according to a sweeping scientific report. The post Eight key takeaways from the new National Climate Assessment...
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‘Ridiculous’: Florida couple’s insurance premiums shoot up to $11,000 a year...
Some insurance companies have pulled out of Florida, leaving homeowners scrambling. The post ‘Ridiculous’: Florida couple’s insurance premiums shoot up to $11,000 a year as hurricanes intensify...
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More than 3 million U.S. workers have clean energy jobs, report finds
The jobs can be found in construction, manufacturing, and other sectors, not just in solar and wind. The post More than 3 million U.S. workers have clean energy jobs, report finds appeared first on...
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Take this to HR: Remote work is good for the climate
Working from home can cut your employment-related carbon footprint by more than half, a study found. The post Take this to HR: Remote work is good for the climate appeared first on Yale Climate...
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Climate change could cost Montana’s economy millions
Warmer temperatures could hurt fishing, skiing, and other outdoor pastimes. The post Climate change could cost Montana’s economy millions appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Only 2% of all the electricians in the United States are women
Tonya Hicks, who runs an electrical contracting company in Mississippi, says the clean energy transition offers a good chance for women to join the industry. The post Only 2% of all the electricians...
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A cash crop that never runs out
Supplemental income from 50 wind turbines helps a fourth-generation family ranch stay viable. The post A cash crop that never runs out appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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A four-day workweek could be better for health and the climate, companies find
Close to 200 companies have completed six-month trials of the four-day workweek. The post A four-day workweek could be better for health and the climate, companies find appeared first on Yale Climate...
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Inside my quest for a climate-friendly bank
When I learned that my bank might be investing my money in fossil fuels, I went looking for an alternative. The post Inside my quest for a climate-friendly bank appeared first on Yale Climate...
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John Deere aims to offer variety of electric tractors, construction equipment...
The company is building a facility in Kernersville, North Carolina, to manufacture electric battery and charging technology. The post John Deere aims to offer variety of electric tractors,...
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We must cut carbon from industry. Here’s how we can do it.
An excerpt from “Zero-Carbon Industry,” a new book by Jeffrey Rissman, senior director of the industry program at nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation. The post We must cut carbon from industry....
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Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporary.
After a wind farm’s construction, home values typically bounced back within about four years, a recent study found. The post Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporary....
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You can start applying for the American Climate Corps next month
Biden is calling on Congress for an additional $8 billion in funding for the program. The post You can start applying for the American Climate Corps next month appeared first on Yale Climate...
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How can I make my retirement plan climate-friendly?
If you have a 401(k) or an individual retirement account, it may be funding Big Oil. The post How can I make my retirement plan climate-friendly? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Your 401(k) might be feeding the climate crisis
By one tally, 401(k)-type plans are providing $46.5 billion to Big Oil right now. The post Your 401(k) might be feeding the climate crisis appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decades
Making plastics from algae or plant material instead of fossil fuels could help. The post The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decades appeared first on Yale Climate...
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How to prepare your finances for an extreme weather disaster
Taking these steps can help make your financial recovery smoother if the worst happens. The post How to prepare your finances for an extreme weather disaster appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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