Climate

The Conversation: To protect people in the Great Lakes region from climate extremes, weatherize their homes
A national evaluation of the Weatherization Assistance Program indicates that weatherized homes may be better equipped to provide safe, healthy environments in times of need.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
Air pollution is down 30 percent in the northeastern U.S. and 49 percent in Rome. Coyotes, pumas and goats are wandering around cities. Sea turtles are nesting better without human interference. Scientists think of this as a grand but unintended experiment that shows how much of a footprint humanity has on the planet. 
Coronavirus pandemic expected to slow transition to clean energy
The United States is expected to see a decrease in new solar projects for the first time since they’ve been tracked. And what was supposed to be a banner year for wind projects will likely produce more modest growth.
Minneapolis development to use groundwater to heat and cool buildings
A reduction in carbon-emitting coal plants has increased reliance on natural gas. But natural gas is still a major source of emissions, so Minneapolis is eyeing aquifer thermal energy as a cleaner alternative.