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- 1Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farms▼Short on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into solar farms as the country searches for land to expand renewable energy. With limited open space and hundreds of courses closed since the 1990s golf boom faded, utilities and developers see the sites as ideal: flat, cleared, and already connected to roads. Coverage from Yale E360 and Yahoo highlights the trend as a model for land-scarce countries racing to cut emissions.
- 2Chicago museum sparks climate change conversations▼This Chicago museum gets people talking about climate change
A Chicago museum is drawing attention for the way it gets visitors talking about climate change, according to Yale Climate Connections. The museum uses its exhibits to open conversations about the climate crisis, making a global issue feel local and personal. Coverage highlights the institution as an example of how cultural spaces can shape public understanding and engagement with climate issues.