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Climate Connections
How is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University for a daily 90-second podcast about climate change, where we confront reality and share inspiring stories of hope.
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Climate ConnectionsSome states now recognize climate-literate students
Maine, Colorado, and California are among the states advancing a program that combines climate education with hands-on learning. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsClimate resources taken offline under Trump now back online
Climate.us provides public access to climate data, tools, and analysis. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsAn Ohio city is raising about $100,000 a year for solar through a carbon fee
Voters in Athens, Ohio, chose to add about $1.80 a month to their utility bills to help fund local solar projects. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsIn some states, you can now plug solar panels into your wall
Plug-in systems are small but can save renters and homeowners hundreds of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsAncient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme
Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsElectric cars help China weather the global energy crisis
The world's largest importer of crude oil has cut transportation-related oil use by 16% since the Iran war started – in part by adopting EVs. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsWhy the NAACP is suing xAI
A data center in South Memphis owned by an Elon Musk company is at the center of a legal fight over air pollution and environmental justice. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsPoor apple crop blamed on early spring, late freeze
In a Maryland orchard, one researcher is searching for apple varieties that can handle these swings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsOnline tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states
It also shows how each representative voted. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsMillions of older adults face extreme weather alone
Many U.S. seniors live in single-family homes, far from friends and neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsAn asthma diagnosis led him to document Detroit's air pollution
Darren Riley learned that pollution from an oil refinery, industrial facilities, and heavy truck traffic could be affecting his community's health. Learn more…
Climate ConnectionsCalifornia restoration project turns sinking farmland into wetlands
The Nature Conservancy is flooding portions of a delta island to slow land subsidence and create habitat for wildlife. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsExtreme weather could threaten half of U.S. drinking water systems
Flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and rising seas can damage water infrastructure and disrupt treatment and supply. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsRain gardens and trees are helping Pittsburgh reduce flooding
'Green' infrastructure can help control stormwater and prevent polluted wastewater from overflowing into rivers and streams. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsHouses of worship in New York City prepare for growing climate threats
Free climate-readiness audits are helping religious organizations identify ways to buttress their buildings for extreme heat, flooding, and other dangers…
Climate ConnectionsWhy New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes
The state's Blue Acres program helps people move out of areas at high risk of flooding and converts their former properties to open space. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsCoeur d'Alene Tribe works to restore native prairie
A nearly $1 million grant is helping restore remnant Palouse prairie and reestablish native plants on tribal land. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsThese ingenious fishponds fed Hawaiians before colonialism
Restoring these fisheries could make Hawaii more self-sufficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsFitness influencers make the case for plant-based protein
Advocates say eating more plants could benefit athletes' health while also reducing the climate impact of their diets. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsOnly about half of U.S. teens can correctly identify the causes of climate change
But over 80% say they're worried about it. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsMonterey Bay area in California is investing in climate change resiliency and training a workforce
Colleges and universities in the area are teaching people skills like habitat restoration and piloting drones to monitor coastal changes. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsShe had unexplained blood pressure fluctuations and bouts of pneumonia. It took years to learn why
Today, Tami McGraw runs a Facebook support group for others with her condition. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsWhat happens when climate despair turns into action?
A 10-step support program helps people acknowledge the severity of climate change, sit with uncertainty, and build the resilience to make a difference. Learn…
Climate ConnectionsBoard game helps players learn about climate impacts on tribal communities
Inspired by the Menominee Tribe and Reservation in Wisconsin, the game tasks players with responding to floods, fires, droughts, and other extreme weather…
Climate ConnectionsCincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change
The city's Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more. Learn more at…
Climate Connections'We've given up half our home': Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska
Climate change is making glacial lake outbursts much more frequent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Proposed bill would mandate alpha-gal labeling on food and drug packaging
Lone star tick bites can cause alpha-gal syndrome, which involves an allergic reaction to red meat and other animal products. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsHow a Washington State farm dramatically slashed its irrigation needs
The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsThis Chicago museum gets people talking about climate change
At the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, visitors learn about clean energy and glacier melt. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHelene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression
A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsEven in disaster zones, many prisons and jails lack evacuation procedures
Incarcerated people have experienced flooded cells, a loss of running water, and power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsClimate change is boosting landslide risks in southern Appalachia
More extreme storms could increase the threat in mountainous areas where steep slopes already create hazards. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsHurricane Helene changed one survivor's approach to preparedness
After seeing blocked roads and power outages leave people without food and water, she decided to create a YouTube series to help others get ready. Learn more…
Climate ConnectionsNew analysis could help Washington, D.C., better prepare for floods
Maps that account for rainfall and overwhelmed storm drains show greater risks than traditional flood plain maps. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsFor many Pittsburgh residents, wet basements pose health risks
Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes. Learn more at…
Climate Connections'Oyster castles' to help keep a South Carolina community safe from erosion
A nearly 2,000-foot-long wall covered in oysters will restore natural habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsThis Texas county is mapping climate risks – and the people most exposed
The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsOne dollar spent preparing for disasters can save six
The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsSome coastal towns in North Carolina now flood up to 100 days a year
Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsKids can help after a disaster
Getting children involved in disaster recovery in age-appropriate ways can help them process their experience. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsArt installation makes it easier to visualize sea level rise
A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsStudents build EV chargers, gain skills for green jobs
A Sacramento project offered young people from underserved communities hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsThis city's winters are disappearing fast
Reno's fall freeze is arriving over a month later than in the past – the biggest shift in the nation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsAfter a flood, some manufactured home residents sometimes have nowhere safe to rebuild
Zoning restrictions can prevent new manufactured home parks from opening in safer locations, forcing disaster survivors to return to flood-prone areas. Learn…
Climate ConnectionsHot weather linked to workplace injuries, even indoors
Researchers found that the risk grows when the heat index exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit and increases sharply at higher temperatures. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsChurches could become cooling centers during heat waves
A Duke University program is training rural faith leaders to educate residents and provide relief during heat waves. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsA pro soccer star's struggle highlights youth sports risks
Young people often lack the medical resources available to professional athletes when heat and smoke create hazardous conditions. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsIncarcerated people swelter in scorching Texas prisons
More than half of people incarcerated in the state's prisons sleep in areas without air conditioning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsYoung athletes face growing risks from extreme heat
An expert says schools can protect players by adjusting practices, training coaches, and encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsMeet an educator-turned-climate advocate
Jonathan Klein began pushing for climate action in schools after attending a protest with his daughter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsOceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution
Ocean acidification makes it harder for corals to grow and for oysters and clams to create shells. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsCover crops help make soils healthy
Growing crops like rye and clover between harvests gives the soil better defenses against extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsProper maintenance can help trees withstand hurricanes
Planting the right tree species in the right spots is also important. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsCities shouldn't wait for an extreme weather wake-up call, researcher says
Instead, they need to prepare now for events worse than anything in the historical record. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHow does climate change affect tornadoes?
Scientists are trying to figure it out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsNew 'living seawall' habitat in Boston is already teeming with life
The nonprofit Boston Harbor Now added concrete panels to seawalls that mimic rocky tidal habitats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsPhiladelphia neighborhood may finally get some flood relief
As climate change makes flooding worse, the city has proposed building a levee, improving stormwater drainage, creating a wetland park, and offering buyouts…
Climate ConnectionsUtah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsSeattle wasn't built for this much heat
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsWhy heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/