Climate Connections

By Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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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.

Episode Date
After a hurricane or wildfire, communities can be overwhelmed by debris
Mar 27, 2024
The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decades
Mar 26, 2024
What is solar thermal?
Mar 25, 2024
Wind farm radar system reduces nighttime light pollution in Iowa
Mar 22, 2024
‘People were scared.’ How a maternal care nonprofit stepped up for families after Maui's wildfires
Mar 21, 2024
Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporary
Mar 20, 2024
Snowmobiles don’t have to be noisy and polluting
Mar 19, 2024
How a snowmobile tour company is getting ready for a future with less snow
Mar 18, 2024
Which actions benefit the climate the most? This tool can show you
Mar 15, 2024
Sheep are living their best life at Susquehanna University
Mar 14, 2024
Archaeological sites in North Carolina under threat from sea level rise and storms
Mar 13, 2024
Volcanoes emit carbon dioxide, but not nearly as much as humans
Mar 12, 2024
Why more CO2 could be bad news for crops
Mar 11, 2024
Solar project at Fort Lauderdale park keeps basketball players cool
Mar 08, 2024
Video game teaches teens to stay calm in a weather emergency
Mar 07, 2024
Heat pumps are keeping homes warm in Maine
Mar 06, 2024
What is ‘embodied carbon’?
Mar 05, 2024
As seas rise, task force recommends new bridges for Outer Banks island
Mar 04, 2024
Is marijuana bad for the climate?
Mar 01, 2024
Climate change could shorten the life span of U.S. bridges
Feb 29, 2024
High schoolers helped develop Tuscon’s climate action plan
Feb 28, 2024
What you need to know before you buy garden perennials this spring
Feb 27, 2024
Converting vacant offices to apartments would be a win for the climate
Feb 26, 2024
Young people push for a Green New Deal for schools across the U.S.
Feb 23, 2024
The West is losing snowpack. That’s a problem for water management
Feb 22, 2024
Company manufactures skis from algae oil
Feb 21, 2024
Why it’s so important to stay out of floodwaters
Feb 20, 2024
Company gives retired wind turbine blades new life
Feb 19, 2024
How to prepare for an evacuation
Feb 16, 2024
Company upcycles wind turbine blades into benches and picnic tables
Feb 15, 2024
His roof wasn’t suitable for solar panels. Here’s what he did instead
Feb 14, 2024
Danish photos from the 1930s show what Greenland’s glaciers used to look like
Feb 13, 2024
Philadelphia mural tells a story of transformation
Feb 12, 2024
John Deere aims to offer variety of electric tractors, construction equipment by 2026
Feb 09, 2024
When communities evacuate, residents lacking cars can be left behind
Feb 08, 2024
A four-day workweek could be better for health and the climate, companies find
Feb 07, 2024
How better broadband access in rural areas could help the planet
Feb 06, 2024
A New Mexico electric utility is developing microgrids to keep the lights on when the larger grid goes down
Feb 05, 2024
‘Everything was messed up’: NYC’s day cares grapple with flooding
Feb 02, 2024
Many municipal fire departments aren’t prepared for climate change
Feb 01, 2024
Heat from treated wastewater can warm homes
Jan 31, 2024
Smartphone app can help you track your climate actions
Jan 30, 2024
High schoolers build solar car that can go 70 miles an hour
Jan 29, 2024
Puppet king teaches Minnesota kids about climate change
Jan 26, 2024
Project spreads the word about tax incentives for electric cars
Jan 25, 2024
Musical trio including Yo-Yo Ma records an anthem of hope
Jan 24, 2024
Chicagoans learn how to cut pollution at new Climate Action Museum
Jan 23, 2024
Wearable sensors worn by scuba divers could contribute to climate science
Jan 22, 2024
How cutting back on beef helps the planet
Jan 19, 2024
Report cards grade med and nursing schools on their response to climate change
Jan 18, 2024
Could your community do this? Workshop participants trade tips on saving energy
Jan 17, 2024
To craft enticing vegan entrees, focus on flavor, chef says
Jan 16, 2024
All-electric skyscraper nears completion in Brooklyn
Jan 15, 2024
Pedro the penguin teaches kids about disaster safety
Jan 12, 2024
Only 2% of all the electricians in the United States are women
Jan 11, 2024
Climate change could cost Montana’s economy millions
Jan 10, 2024
How climate change is affecting air travel
Jan 09, 2024
How warming winters are hurting outdoor fun in Minnesota
Jan 08, 2024
Farmer’s plants grow year-round in geothermal greenhouse in upstate New York
Jan 05, 2024
Climate change is hurting kids’ mental health, report finds
Jan 04, 2024
The ‘Climate Action Handbook’ is a guide to protecting the climate
Jan 03, 2024
Amphibians are in trouble
Jan 02, 2024
Free rain barrel program helps Duluth residents get involved in flood prevention
Jan 01, 2024
Northern Minnesota couple stays warm with help from heat pumps
Dec 29, 2023
Will our buildings be ready for the climate of the future?
Dec 28, 2023
The time to build a disaster kit is now
Dec 27, 2023
Electric buses could help clean up the air in Vegas
Dec 26, 2023
O Christmas tree: After the holidays, trees help restore wetlands in New Orleans
Dec 25, 2023
Black Girl Environmentalist is highlighting the contributions of Black women in the climate movement
Dec 22, 2023
It’s getting easier to rent an EV on your next vacation
Dec 21, 2023
Air pollution made Alejandro Daly sick. Now he fights for clean air
Dec 20, 2023
NYC startup launches curbside EV charging stations
Dec 19, 2023
Three tips for saving money and staying warm this winter
Dec 18, 2023
‘Polar bear 911’: How a Canadian town deals with its hungry bear population
Dec 15, 2023
A massive Christmas light display, eco-friendly style
Dec 14, 2023
As temperatures rise, so do Georgia ER visits for venomous snake bites
Dec 13, 2023
Flying was his dream. Now he wants to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel
Dec 12, 2023
A South Dakota technical college wants to train students to repair EVs and hybrids
Dec 11, 2023
Telehealth can help rural and underserved kids access care
Dec 08, 2023
More than 3 million U.S. workers have clean energy jobs, report finds
Dec 07, 2023
‘It’s very, very concerning’: Antarctica meltdown left penguin chicks drowned, frozen
Dec 06, 2023
‘Ridiculous’: Florida couple’s insurance premiums shoot up to $11,000 a year as hurricanes intensify
Dec 05, 2023
More than a dozen Illinois schools add EVs to driver’s ed
Dec 04, 2023
‘A culture of repair’: Students learn to mend clothes and the planet
Dec 01, 2023
More than a year later, the emotional impacts from Hurricane Ian still linger
Nov 30, 2023
Could your library do this? A California library is helping people try e-bikes for free
Nov 29, 2023
What it was like to be a volunteer firefighter during the 2023 Canada fires
Nov 28, 2023
Scientists show direct link between polluting companies and wildfires in North America
Nov 27, 2023
Why one researcher is flying less
Nov 24, 2023
Are sweet potatoes a climate-resilient crop of the future?
Nov 23, 2023
Warming winters threaten a unique dessert cider
Nov 22, 2023
Many cyclists want to keep biking even in winter, advocate says
Nov 21, 2023
Uber driver switches to EV, saves money
Nov 20, 2023
Wind power boosts his family’s business, Kansas rancher says
Nov 17, 2023
Solar worker helps other women get started in the industry
Nov 16, 2023
Green careers can provide a new way forward after prison
Nov 15, 2023
Up to 20% of lung cancer patients never smoked
Nov 14, 2023
Climate change could make air travel even worse
Nov 13, 2023
‘Every single time it rains hard here, everyone in town gets really tense’
Nov 10, 2023
Unhoused people are especially vulnerable to wildfire smoke
Nov 09, 2023