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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > mind-blowing-march-heat-wave-crests-records-melt-from-arizona-to-minnesota

Mind-blowing March heat wave crests; records melt from Arizona to Minnesota » Yale Climate Connections

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (498+ words) Consider this: The U.S. national heat record for March was smashed on Friday with 112F at Buttercup and Squaw Lake, California. That reading came within just a single degree Fahrenheit of the nation's April heat record of 113F, which was set at Death…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > record-torching-march-heat-virtually-impossible-without-climate-change

Record-torching March heat 'virtually impossible' without climate change » Yale Climate Connections

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (388+ words) Through yesterday (March 19th), here are the major climate stations that have tied or exceeded their March monthly temperature records this month (compared to all Marches through 2025). Expect more dots in the coming days. [Note: only ThreadEx stations were evaluated.] Among…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > 12-climate-reads-for-womens-history-month

12 climate reads for Women’s History Month » Yale Climate Connections

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (484+ words) This Yale Climate Connection bookshelf for Women's History Month begins and ends, appropriately, with history. "Economica" explores the history of women's wealth and power, an examination then updated by two new reports on how climate change and the U.N.'s Sustainable…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > illinois-invests-in-large-scale-battery-storage

Illinois invests in large-scale battery storage » Yale Climate Connections

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (206+ words) In January, Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed a law designed to increase the use of clean energy in the state by investing in energy storage. Chintam: "The wind isn't always blowing, and the sun isn't always shining. " Battery storage…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > cold-winters-are-no-match-for-modern-cold-climate-heat-pumps

Cold winters are no match for modern cold-climate heat pumps » Yale Climate Connections

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (210+ words) A growing number of people in cold, northern regions are switching to energy-efficient electric heat pumps. In fact, Norway, Finland, and Sweden have some of the highest heat pump adoption rates in the world. Years ago, electric heat pumps could…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > how-blue-california-and-red-texas-became-green-powerhouses

How blue California and red Texas became green powerhouses » Yale Climate Connections

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1000+ words) Despite their polar-opposite politics, California and Texas have achieved the same distinction: They're both national leaders in producing renewable energy." Wind and solar today account for 40% of power generation in California and 30% in Texas, well above the national average of…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > as-heat-pumps-gain-popularity-winter-electricity-demand-is-growing

As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing » Yale Climate Connections

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (159+ words) Electric heat pumps are rapidly gaining popularity. That's good for the climate because they're efficient and can run on clean electricity when it's available. But their widespread use means power companies will face intense demand during winter cold snaps. Already,…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > pick-your-weather-poison-this-week-tornadoes-blizzard-record-rain-wildfire-or-summerlike-heat

Pick your weather poison this week: Tornadoes, blizzard, record rain, wildfire, or summerlike heat » Yale Climate Connections

1+ week, 39+ min ago  (851+ words) By late this week, the standout feature will be an extraordinarily strong and warm upper ridge over the Southwest United States "one that would be close to record-setting-strong in May, never mind March. This will have to be confirmed later…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > almost-a-third-of-2026-oscar-nominated-films-acknowledge-climate-change

Almost a third of 2026 Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change » Yale Climate Connections

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (758+ words) We will almost certainly hear about ICE and Trump and his oil wars in Conan O'Brien's running commentary or in the acceptance speeches during Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony. But will anyone talk about climate change? An analysis by Good…...

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yaleclimateconnections.org > 2026 > 03 > 5-ways-to-cut-back-on-gas

5 ways to cut back on gas » Yale Climate Connections

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (293+ words) It might be time to fix up your rusty old bike." "We are looking at what is by far the biggest disruption in world history in terms of daily oil production," energy historian Daniel Yergin told The Wall Street Journal....