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The system could become the first hurricane on record to strike Hawaii's Big Island, where up to 25 inches of rain are possible. The post Hawaiian Islands brace for Lala this weekend appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. The post Seattle wasn’t built for this much heat appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

U.S. citizens in the San Juan area are waiting hours in line for water during drought. The post What you need to know about the water crisis in Puerto Rico appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. The post Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Plus: Cristobal forms as the Atlantic awakens, with two tropical waves heading toward the Caribbean. The post PTC One-C heads toward Hawaii; life-threatening floods possible appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Fallas de infraestructura, el cambio climático, la sequía y otros factores han contribuido a la situación actual. The post Sus preguntas sobre la crisis del agua en Puerto Rico, respondidas appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. The post How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

North America, Africa, and Asia all experienced their hottest month on record. The post July 2026 ties with July 2024 as Earth’s hottest month on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. The post Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Comienza el maratón de vigilancia de las ondas tropicales: las ondas africanas pueden tardar hasta dos semanas en llegar a Estados Unidos continental, pero varios obstáculos pueden impedir que lleguen tan lejos. The post Vigilando el Atlántico: ¿Podrán las ondas tropicales que salen de África superar la cizalladura del viento? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

A long-infamous record from the 1930s has bit the dust. The post The U.S. just had its hottest month in recorded history, surpassing Dust Bowl record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

The tropical wave-watching marathon begins: African waves can take up to two weeks to reach the continental U.S., but several obstacles can prevent them from making it that far. The post Watching the Atlantic: Could tropical waves exiting Africa make it past the wind shear? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

A Canadian oil and gas company wants to continue operating its Michigan pipeline for 99 more years. Tribes and climate groups are pushing back. The post ‘The Earth itself was screaming out:’ Bay Mills Indian Community fights pipeline permitting while enveloped in wildfire smoke appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. The post The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Y puede crear resiliencia en una región que se está calentando rápido y enfrenta más clima extremo The post Un cultivo que sostiene la historia del Caribe appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. The post Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

A dangerous collision of storm surge, torrential rain, and sea level rise threatens to overwhelm communities from Texas to Maine. The post The floods of the future won’t come one at a time appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

When the National Nature Assessment was shut down, the scientists who worked on it kept going. In this Q&A, one author shares what the research reveals about nature’s powerful, underused role in supporting health. The post The government canceled this nature study. Scientists finished it anyway. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. The post An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

We want to make this our most successful season of hurricane reporting to date, and that’s why we’re asking for your help today. The post Help us cover hurricanes; become a sustaining donor appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.