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All Environment
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Nearly two dozen Connecticut farms and producers are getting state funds this year to brace against extreme weather conditions tied to climate change.
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This hour on Where We Live, we hear from reporters from the New England News Collaborative on the intersection between climate change and housing. Plus, one organization creating more green spaces in New Haven.
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The 54th annual Earth Day is upon us. While it's great to participate in Earth Day activities, why not make some changes to how we garden to support life on this planet better?
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering several measures to advance solar projects around the state, as part of the state’s clean energy goals.
Climate
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Climate change is expected to drive up cardiovascular deaths nationwide as Americans confront more extreme heat. But new research finds Black people could be seven times more likely to die from heat-induced heart events.
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Rotting food in landfills is contributing significantly to planet-warming methane emissions, according to a new federal report released this month.
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Connecticut farmers have lost millions to flood and frost in 2023. But one farmer says things are looking up.
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In early June, Connecticut saw hazy orange skies and days of bad air, as wildfires in Canada covered the region in smoke. Now, a new Yale-led study shows how the respiratory health of people in nearby New York City suffered as the air quality diminished. Experts warn similar impacts could play out in Connecticut.
Science
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This hour of 'Disrupted' explores issues around equity, race, and the environment. We talk to Leah Penniman, author of 'Black Earth Wisdom,' and Dr. Dorceta Taylor of the Yale School of the Environment.
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Horticulturist Renée Giroux talks about her approach to farming and the role small family farms play in offsetting climate change. And, author Susan Spungen gets you excited about spring cooking. Plus, Karyn Bigelow is building a community for Black beekeepers.
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If you're a veggie gardener, you probably already grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and kale. Why not experiment with two other Brassicas: kohlrabi and rapini?
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The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024 will pass over parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.