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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.
Episodes
Climate ConnectionsHow an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off
It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsMany Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves
For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsThe link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf
The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsSome San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers
Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsWhen the power goes out, homes can become heat traps
Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn…
Climate Connections9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year
Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsFarmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water
As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsBoston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a problem
Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsIt's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports
As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsFlood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks
The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsClimate change causes the ocean's waters to expand
It's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsMenominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems
The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsPeople are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab
The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. Learn…
Climate ConnectionsAn old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape
When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsSimple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less polluting
When mixed with oxygen, nitrogen in wastewater creates nitrous oxide, a powerful global warming gas. But there are ways to reduce the harm. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsThe coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out
Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsThe hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate
Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsKids plant trees, change neighborhoods
The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsCoeur d'Alene Tribe saves with solar-powered rec center
Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsThey were offered free flood protection. So why are so few homeowners saying yes?
A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsReflective paint can keep your home cooler
It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsYou can help scientists study walruses
A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsIndigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects
Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsBoston's first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover
The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsNonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs
Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsThe rising risk of landslides
Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsIn flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem
And it's an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsWorkers are more likely to be injured on very hot days
So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for their employees. Learn…
Climate ConnectionsPeople are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves
Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsInitiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills
It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHow a Maryland soccer complex became more climate resilient
Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsIowa City's free buses are getting people out of cars
Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsTrout, farmers, and cities are competing for the same water in the Southwest
But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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A beautiful way to reduce flooding in your neighborhood
Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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The AI boom has a dirty energy problem
Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsFishermen in the Bahamas are collecting data that could improve forecasts
Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsOne Indigenous man's mission to change how the Forest Service thinks about fire
Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsA dirty farm problem could be a climate solution
Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsSmall farmers need a better safety net, trade group says
These farms often grow a variety of crops, which makes them more resilient when extreme weather strikes. But farming this way can make it harder to get crop…
Climate ConnectionsBees are buzzing on Michigan State's campus
The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Extreme weather comes for youth sports
Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsAs lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the rise
Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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A Champagne with notes of climate change
Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsCompanies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs
The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsMinnesota lawmakers consider lifting ban on new nuclear power plants
Nuclear power could help the state fully transition to zero-carbon electricity, but the plants can be slow and expensive to build. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsTrump EPA move sparks fears over kids' health
An advocate warns that rolling back a key climate finding could expose children – especially in Black and Brown communities – to more dangerous air pollution…
Climate ConnectionsArctic warming alters weather patterns across the globe
Sea ice acts as the planet's air conditioning – one that's melting away. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsA student's expedition to the Antarctic
Eric Gee helped with research, broadcast to 2 million kids in classrooms, and raised awareness about the need to protect the southern continent. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsFlooding is rewriting the rules for this Pennsylvania farm
A farmer is turning to neighbors on higher ground as extreme weather reshapes her business. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHeavier downpours worsen sanitation problems in informal settlements
More than 1 billion people worldwide live in such areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHow solar devices can save lives in an emergency
They can keep medicine cool, power medical equipment, or charge a phone during power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsExtreme heat is hitting rural America hard
Many people live far from cooling centers and hospitals. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsWhy you might want a minisplit to heat and cool your home
These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsAir conditioning can save lives, but not everyone has it
Some lower-income people are choosing between cooling and food. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHow extreme heat threatens honeybees
Hot temperatures can overwhelm bees' natural cooling systems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHeat waves are extra dangerous for babies
Here's why – and what you can do to protect them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHow one farmer is turning dirt into a climate solution
Rich, healthy soil helps his crops withstand both floods and droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsHow first responders prepare for (rare) EV fires
As electric vehicles grow in popularity, firefighters in Minnesota and beyond are training for these emergencies. Learn more at…
Climate ConnectionsA little bit can go a long way in energy savings
As electricity and gas prices rise, try these simple steps to bring utility bills down. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate ConnectionsClimate change could make picking tobacco even more dangerous
Farm workers, including kids, can suffer from nicotine poisoning when they handle tobacco leaves – a threat that's growing in a warming climate. Learn more at…