This month on Climate Connections:

Air Date            Title:

Mon., 3/20 - Michigan woman helps neighbors go solar: Julie Roth of Ann Arbor organized a get-together about solar panels. She ended up launching a community solar program called Ann Arbor Solarize.

Tue., 3/21 - Armadillos are showing up farther north as the climate warms: The armored mammals have been spotted in parts of the U.S. that were once thought to be too chilly for them.

Wed., 3/22 - Wisconsin schools adopt electric buses: Fifteen school districts in the state were awarded federal funds in the fall of 2022 to purchase electric buses.

Thu., 3/23 - Climate change could disrupt Maine's coastal economy and culture: The Gulf of Maine Research Institute offers free workshops to help residents prepare.

Fri., 3/24 - Online misinformation is spreading from English to Spanish: Content aggregators are adding Spanish-language voice-overs or subtitles to misleading content that they think can go viral.  

Mon., 3/27 - Some seniors need help navigating new air conditioning tech: Many older adults grew up without air conditioning, but modern cooling systems can increase comfort and safety during heat waves.

Tue., 3/28 - Free curriculum helps Gulf Coast teachers educate students about sea level rise: It was created through a partnership between Mississippi State University Extension and Sea Grant.

Wed., 3/29 - Nonprofit helps high schoolers campaign for clean energy and climate policies: Tonyisha Harris of Action for the Climate Emergency encourages young activists to take small steps and gain confidence over time.

Thu., 3/30 - Ann Arbor voters approve 20-year tax for climate action: The Michigan city aims to eliminate climate-warming pollution by 2030, with investments in renewable energy, public transit, home weatherization, and more. 

Fri., 3/31 - Trout stocking programs could aid fish populations as the climate warms: Researchers are identifying populations that can better withstand hotter temperatures.

Mon., 4/3 - Free employee parking is costing the climate and commuters: But parking cash-out laws can help more workers use climate-friendly transit instead of cars.

Tue., 4/4 - Free home repairs help low-income homeowners save money on energy bills: Revitalize Milwaukee, a nonprofit, provides free weatherization services and furnace upgrades to seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Wed., 4/5 - Low-interest loan program helps homeowners finance clean energy upgrades: The Smart-E loan program makes it easier and more affordable for homeowners to go solar, install a heat pump, and more.

Thu., 4/6 - Special pavement coating helps Los Angeles neighborhood stay cool: A coating applied in summer 2022 is designed to reflect the sun’s infrared rays, reducing heat in urban areas.

Fri., 4/7 - Picture book helps kids learn about the downsides of gasoline: “Sparky's Electrifying Tale” explains the benefits of clean, climate-friendly transportation.  

Mon., 4/10 - Why Chelsea, Massachusetts, is installing a microgrid system: For one thing, it will help the city keep essential services running during power outages.

Tue., 4/11 - Data from whole-home energy monitors can help homeowners reduce carbon pollution: By identifying which appliances and devices are using the most energy at different times of day, people can cut their carbon footprints.

Wed., 4/12 - Student recommendations incorporated into flood-prevention project: For a class project, Old Dominion and Hampton university students made recommendations for alleviating flooding in a Norfolk, Virginia, neighborhood. Many of their ideas will soon become reality.

Thu., 4/13 - More clean transportation options are coming to South Los Angeles: An $18 million pilot project will focus on low-polluting, climate-friendly transit solutions, like an electric bike lending library.

Fri., 4/14 - Phoenix residents learn how to fight back against urban heat: About 100 residents have participated in the online Urban Heat Leadership Academy, where they get information about how to protect their communities. 

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