Titles for getting down to climate business now that children are back to school
A dozen books to help you go back to schooling on climate change.
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Tropical Storm Sam forms in central tropical Atlantic
Predicted to intensify into major hurricane by Sunday, Sam may be a concern for the Leeward Islands next week.
Climate change is increasing Lyme disease risk in New England
A short video from Local Motives shows how longer seasons and warmer weather are increasing tick activity.
Making up for what you might have missed from IPCC’s latest report
In case some of the year’s most recent official reporting on climate change escaped your attention, check these top pieces on the recent IPCC report. (Part 1 of 2)
Minneapolis project demonstrates a way to make solar arrays affordable
The program is installing solar on 24 properties in North Minneapolis, a primarily low-income, Black community.
98L in Eastern Atlantic close to becoming a tropical depression
The 98L disturbance is expected to become Tropical Storm Sam and potentially threaten the Lesser Antilles Islands next week.
Electric cars can cost 40% less to maintain than gasoline cars
Electric vehicles have fewer parts to service, so they’re generally less expensive to repair and maintain than conventional cars.
Main concern in the Atlantic: disturbance 98L off coast of Africa
Peter, Rose, and the ex-Odette are all active in the Atlantic, but the main concern is a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic that could impact the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Sam next week.
Miami psychiatrist helps people cope with mental health toll of extreme weather
She assisted people in her native Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Register now for the October 1 webinar: ‘Another Year of Weather Extremes: Outliers … or Omens?’
COMMUNICATING CLIMATE
How to effectively show climate change in 25 images
As extreme weather continues to strike cities across the world, how can we effectively show the damage climate change is doing to our planet? This article first appeared on Shutterstock.com and is republished with permission.
Why eye-catching graphics are vital for getting to grips with climate change
Reprinted from The Conversation, this piece provides valuable insights on using visuals to help improve climate change communications.
Talking climate with those holding different worldviews
People holding different worldviews don’t just see different parts of climate change, they live in entirely different worlds. Can climate communicators address that reality?
GOT QUESTIONS? ASK SARA!
A big source of carbon pollution is lurking in basements and attics
Oil- and gas-burning furnaces and HVAC systems produce a vast amount of planet-heating gases. But in many locations, heat pumps offer a solution.
‘How do I start a new career in a green job?’
A step-by-step guide to landing a second career in protecting the planet.
What’s the carbon footprint of a wind turbine?
Compared to the pollution generated by fossil fuels, wind energy has the advantage.
EDITOR’S PICKS
How much do energy industry jobs pay? A look at the data
Jobs in the solar and wind sector pay slightly less on average than those in fossil fuels but offer better job security.
Can the economy afford NOT to fight climate change?
Some say the economic costs of fighting climate change are too high, but a new study shows the economic cost of doing nothing could be 15 times higher than current estimates.
