yale climate connections

By Sara Peach Dear Sara, I live in a city that does not have great transportation options, and I live far enough from my work that I am not able to walk or ride a bike. I have a 15-year-old car that I am looking to replace. My husband and I are open to buying […]

By Daisy Simmons When climate denial and “alternative facts” pervade the body politic, it’s time to zoom in on the science. Climate change is real and its effects are already visible—even more so when you can see them play out on the big screen. The 15th Wild and Scenic Film Festival, in Nevada City in […]

By Bruce Lieberman Anyone who’s taken a road trip knows how intensely the sun can beat down on the roadway. Could all those rays be converted to solar power? Scott and Julie Brusaw said yes. This husband and wife team are the founders of Idaho-based company Solar Roadways. They created a system of solar panels […]

By Diana Madson While many nations are taking steps toward energy independence, Aruba is diving in. In 2012, the small island nation pledged to transition to 100 percent renewable energy within eight years. Justin Locke is director of the island energy program at the Carbon War Room, an international nonprofit. He said it makes sense […]