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Tree thinning in dense forests could bolster Western snowpack, researchers suggest
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In a Washington state forest, a research team thinned trees and created small clearings, leading to more snow accumulation on the forest floor. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jan 24, 2023
Seattle-area agency distributes free air filtration kits to low-income residents
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The Seattle and King County Public Health Department is working to ensure that all residents have access to tools for protecting themselves against wildfire smoke. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jan 23, 2023
People build artificial beaver dams in drought-stricken Montana
Researchers study how to help forests thrive in a warmer climate
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At a clear-cut area in Washington state, they planted 14,000 trees adapted to warmer conditions. The researchers are sharing lessons learned with others. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jan 17, 2023
For many Puerto Ricans who moved after Hurricane Maria, a sense of loss remains
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A researcher at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, has been studying the mental health impacts of relocation after a disaster. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jan 16, 2023
How to clear wildfire smoke from indoor air with a DIY air filter