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This month on Climate Connections:

Air Date            Title:

Mon., 10/2 - Young people hold Montana accountable for contributing to climate change: Sixteen young activists took the state to court, fighting for their right to a healthy environment.

Tue., 10/3 - Gun violence rises with the temperature: Data from 100 U.S. cities shows that hotter-than-normal days coincide with a higher risk of shootings.

Wed., 10/4 - People with Alzheimer's disease face higher risks in heat waves: New data reveals an alarming connection between high temperatures and emergency room visits.

Thu., 10/5 - Researcher maps places and populations who face extreme heat risk: The idea is to help planners and decision-makers around the world identify vulnerable residents and take steps to keep them safe.

Fri., 10/6 - How green roofs can help cities adapt to climate change: They can lower energy costs, help control stormwater, and cool urban areas.

Mon., 10/9 - Climate change could increase pressure on declining American kestrel population: Changes in the timing of spring could cause a mismatch between their nesting behavior and the availability of food for their chicks.

Tue., 10/10 - Wildfire smoke can infiltrate your home, even when windows are closed: Air pollution can be just as bad inside a home, research finds. Air filtration can help.

Wed., 10/11 - The reality of climate-induced relocation in Rwanda: Government-mandated moves offer improved services but can challenge traditional ways of life.

Thu., 10/12 - ‘Bubble curtains’ help protect whales from the noise of offshore wind construction: Whales and other marine mammals can be disturbed by underwater sounds.

Fri., 10/13 - Wyoming facility will extract carbon pollution from the air: Project Bison is one of several direct air carbon capture systems under development in the U.S.

Mon., 10/16 - Pacific Island nations stand to lose much more than land as seas rise: The Rising Nations Initiative seeks to secure a permanent existence for threatened island countries, protecting their sovereignty and culture.

Tue., 10/17 - The climate threat to California's stored nuclear waste: Sea level rise could eventually erode a Humboldt Bay bluff where 37 tons of nuclear waste are stored underground.

Wed., 10/18 - Research: Solar panel prices are dropping without sacrificing quality: Newer, cheaper solar panels are just as durable as older, pricier models, according to a study at Sandia National Laboratories.

Thu., 10/19 - How to protect inland communities from climate gentrification: In some areas, wealthy coastal residents want to move inland — which could displace existing residents.

Fri., 10/20 - Some homeowners in need don’t qualify for government weatherization programs: Projects in North Carolina and South Carolina are working to help.

Mon., 10/23 - How drought and rising temperatures drove millions of Somalis from their homes: A small increase in average monthly temperatures led to a 10-fold jump in the number of refugees.

Tue., 10/24 - Baltimore church becomes an extreme weather ‘resiliency hub’: Solar panels and batteries keep the lights on, and it’s stocked with emergency supplies.  

Wed., 10/25 - Rising seas and extreme storms threaten Norfolk, Virginia: Since both the local community and the U.S. naval base are at risk, one researcher suggests pooling resources. 

Thu., 10/26 - Players of this board game explore how to power New York City on clean energy: They take on the roles of a politician, activist, engineer, or entrepreneur.

Fri., 10/27 - Inmates are nurturing sagebrush seedlings: The seedlings are transplanted into areas torched by wildfires.