Tag: United States
Songs for a fevered Earth » Yale Climate Connections
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Music has always been important to Karin Stein. The daughter of a musician, she grew up in rural Colombia and was surrounded by local...
This college is turning the Earth into a giant battery » Yale Climate Connections
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Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania will soon heat and cool its buildings by using the ground as a giant thermal battery.
The college is building a...
Trump, Mohammed bin Salman Dismiss Khashoggi Questions to Focus on Investment
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the future of U.S.-Saudi relations, a diplomatic clash between China and Japan, and a deadly...
Bees inspired this new disaster relief system » Yale Climate Connections
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To help communities cope with disasters, a government-funded project in North Carolina is taking inspiration from bees – who go out, do a job,...
This forecasting system could predict exactly which streets will flood » Yale Climate Connections
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When a storm approaches, weather forecasters can tell people how much rain to expect and warn them if there’s a risk of floods.
But knowing...
Trump Secures New Trade Deal Frameworks in Europe and Latin America
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the White House’s latest trade deals, China’s anger over U.S. and Japanese support for Taiwan,...
Congress Prepares to End Record-Breaking U.S. Shutdown
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a possible end to the U.S. government shutdown, alleged China-backed hacking against Australia, and rumored...
Colorado community solar program helps low-income residents save money » Yale Climate Connections
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At Juanita Nolasco Residences, an apartment complex for low-income, older, and disabled adults in Denver, residents are saving money with solar energy.
Infante: “The reason...
New Uncertainty Shadows Gaza’s Cease-Fire Deal
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Phase 2 of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal, heightened South Asian tensions following a suicide bombing...
The McKenzie Project helps trans Floridians weather storms » Yale Climate Connections
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Hurricanes and other disasters can be especially devastating for Black transgender people.
Racism, transphobia, and other issues contribute to higher rates of poverty and homelessness...
