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
Civil rights leader links climate change to racial justice
Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley says the fight for clean air and a safe environment is linked to the battle for racial equity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
10/06/25•1m 31s
Trees can be flood-prevention heroes
Leaves and branches slow the rate of rain hitting the ground, and roots help prevent soil erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
09/06/25•1m 31s
Book warns of potential harms of lithium boom in Southern California
The region is home to vast amounts of lithium, a mineral critical for battery manufacturing. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
06/06/25•1m 31s
Composer weaves climate crisis themes into new choral work
‘Missa Laudato Si’’ incorporates the late Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical and other environmental texts in a musical reflection on climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
05/06/25•1m 31s
In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time
Free, vetted guides offer practical advice on electrifying homes and finding experienced contractors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
04/06/25•1m 31s
As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure
A D.C.-based nonprofit trains people in stormwater management techniques to build healthier, flood-resilient neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
03/06/25•1m 31s
Melting ice brings more ships – and more pollution – to Arctic waters
New rules will reduce airborne toxins, but an environmental group says discharge from scrubbers still threatens the fragile Arctic. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
02/06/25•1m 31s
Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding
With more storms and warmer temperatures ahead, contaminated floodwaters pose a growing public health threat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
30/05/25•1m 31s
As seas rise, saltwater moves toward Philadelphia’s faucets
Saltwater from Delaware Bay is creeping closer to the city’s water intake, forcing officials to consider costly long-term solutions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
29/05/25•1m 31s
Carbon pollution isn’t just changing Earth – it could cause crowding in space
MIT scientists have found that changes to the atmosphere are enabling space junk to stay in orbit longer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
28/05/25•1m 31s
A free store helps hurricane survivors go solar in western North Carolina
The store connects people with equipment donated by solar companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
27/05/25•1m 31s
Dynamic glass can help buildings stay cool
After the Dallas airport installed dynamic glass windows, surface temperatures near the windows dropped 15 degrees F. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
26/05/25•1m 31s
Extreme weather could cause more disruptions to Chicago public transit
To address flooded train stations and unshaded hot bus stops, public transit will need infrastructure investments to keep up with climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
23/05/25•1m 31s
Many glaciers are shrinking more in summer than they can grow in winter
Fossil fuel pollution is accelerating glacier melt, contributing to rising sea levels worldwide. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
22/05/25•1m 31s
So-called ‘100-year floods’ are happening more often
Climate change is making extreme floods more frequent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
21/05/25•1m 31s
Students learn to build electric cars at an Ohio public school
The EV lab at the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering trains students to solve electricity and engineering challenges. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
20/05/25•1m 31s
How climate change contributed to the Los Angeles fires
Drier vegetation and soil make it easier for wildfires to spread and become more destructive. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
19/05/25•1m 31s
Air quality project in Buffalo, New York, could one day help residents breathe easier
Low-income neighborhoods of color are disproportionately affected by truck and car emissions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
16/05/25•1m 31s
Ice melt opens up enormous cracks in Greenland’s ice sheet
‘They can be tens or even a hundred meters wide – that’s big enough to fly a helicopter through.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
15/05/25•1m 31s
Reality check: There was plenty of water in SoCal reservoirs during the LA fires
But the city’s water pipes, storage tanks, and fire hydrants could not keep up with the unprecedented needs of firefighters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
14/05/25•1m 31s
Scientists track climate change on a remote Andes mountain peak
What they learn could help communities that depend on mountain snowmelt. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
13/05/25•1m 31s
Solar panel manufacturing is booming in red states
Biden-era federal tax credits have incentivized solar factories in Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and many other states. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
12/05/25•1m 31s
How to cook, clean, and heat your home without fossil fuels
Electric appliances can reduce climate emissions and indoor air pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
09/05/25•1m 31s
Despite war, Ukrainian students take action on climate change
Students in Vinnytsia participate each year in a six-week program that teaches young people around the world how to work on climate solutions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
08/05/25•1m 31s
Ocean warming is accelerating, scientist warns
He says it’s important for the world to act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
07/05/25•1m 31s
The climate-friendly way to heat your shower
Heat pump water heaters are efficient and they run on electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
06/05/25•1m 31s
Elm trees return to Rockport, Massachusetts
Resident Nathan Ives remembers the elms of his childhood – and he’s determined to bring them back. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
05/05/25•1m 31s
New children’s book helps kids explain climate science to adults
‘How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up’ breaks down global warming in a kid-friendly way. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
02/05/25•1m 31s
A 2024 heat wave decimated corals in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
A team of scientists tracked more than 400 corals that experienced intense ocean heat last year. More than half the corals died. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
01/05/25•1m 31s
Scientists use AI to track rapid glacier loss in Arctic Norway
They found that the melt rate has accelerated in the past two decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
30/04/25•1m 31s
Rising temperatures are contributing to the Great Salt Lake’s decline
The shrinking of the lake threatens ecosystems, industries, and even Utah’s lake-effect snow. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
29/04/25•1m 31s
Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice
Rice fields are a major source of planet-warming methane, but a new variety could help change that. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
28/04/25•1m 31s
Scientists knew about global warming in the 1950s
The climate change consensus dates back decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
25/04/25•1m 31s
As wildfires intensify, residents of fire country must act fast
Fires are getting more extreme and growing faster than they did in the past. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
24/04/25•1m 31s
Free training program prepares Native women for solar jobs
It’s run by Red Cloud Renewable, a Native-led nonprofit based in South Dakota. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
23/04/25•1m 31s
How New Jersey self-storage facilities generate solar energy for the community
The rooftops are covered in solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
22/04/25•1m 31s
Polar bear population in western Hudson Bay has been reduced by about half
Scientists say climate change and melting sea ice are to blame. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
21/04/25•1m 31s
How a blue-collar Mississippi county went solar
New installations in Panola County are generating enough energy to power 3,000 homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
18/04/25•1m 31s
‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions
Last year, participants in the free three-week program used Minecraft to design a city that runs on clean energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
17/04/25•1m 31s
More open water in the Arctic doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing
The perils of a melting ice highway. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
16/04/25•1m 31s
Can your pension withstand climate change?
Climate disasters can harm the economy, posing risks to retirement savings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
15/04/25•1m 31s
The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant
Climate change and carbon dioxide came up regularly in ‘60s-era Congressional hearings, a team of Harvard historians has found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
14/04/25•1m 31s
Nonprofit ‘Out in Climate’ connects queer people working in climate and sustainability
‘Radical imagination and creativity and reinvention is something that queer people have to bring to the climate movement.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
11/04/25•1m 31s
Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years
A research scientist found that many 1970s-era models were ‘pretty much spot-on.’ Today’s models are far more advanced. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
10/04/25•1m 31s
‘We feel called to care for that environment’: Pennsylvania church goes solar
The panels will cut pollution and save the church tens of thousands of dollars. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
09/04/25•1m 31s
Texans can save hundreds of dollars each year by switching to heat pumps
The home heating and cooling devices can help homeowners save more than $300 annually, an expert says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
08/04/25•1m 31s
Recycled water helps a California community adapt to worsening droughts
Orange County purifies wastewater to replenish its critical aquifer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
07/04/25•1m 31s
A faster, greener way to build homes
Automated modular construction can create better-sealed, more efficient apartment buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
04/04/25•1m 31s
The overlooked power of public utility commissions
Few people know about them, but their impact is huge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
03/04/25•1m 31s
Power outages put diabetes patients at risk
Insulin pumps and glucose monitors often rely on having a source of electricity, making planning essential. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
02/04/25•1m 31s
A play that confronts climate change with humor
‘Come Along for the Ride,’ with upcoming performances in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, blends grief and comedy on stage. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
01/04/25•1m 31s
Wasted energy could be costing you thousands
An HVAC expert says an energy audit can show homeowners which upgrades will help the most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
31/03/25•1m 31s
Goodbye gas, hello sustainability
A California couple ditched gas, converting their home to run entirely on clean electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
28/03/25•1m 31s
Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors
A New Orleans native set up a buddy system that pairs people across state lines. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
27/03/25•1m 31s
Clean energy is powering local economies in Texas
Wind, solar, and battery storage projects are generating billions in tax revenue for communities, a University of Texas study finds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
26/03/25•1m 31s
A Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off
Months before a wildfire, they’d taken steps to prevent fires from reaching their house. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
25/03/25•1m 31s
How a solar job training program changed one woman’s life
Today, Jacinta Goggles is working to expand solar access on the Wind River Reservation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
24/03/25•1m 31s
Heat pump water heater: climate hero?
Western utilities are testing the potential of heat pump water heaters to heat up water during times when solar energy is abundant. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
21/03/25•1m 31s
Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information
Brianna Pagán, a satellite expert, lost her home in a wildfire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
20/03/25•1m 31s
Natural building material could be used for safer refugee housing
Jutin, a material made from jute, can be used to build sturdy yet lightweight structures that stay cooler during summer heat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
19/03/25•1m 31s
What to do when you return home after a wildfire
Check for structural damage and gas leaks and take pictures of damage before you move back in. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
18/03/25•1m 31s
More support needed for disaster survivors who speak little English
A law requires federal relief efforts to try to reach people with limited English skills, but gaps remain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
17/03/25•1m 31s
Climate disasters hit harder when you don’t have a bank account
People without bank accounts can face difficulty receiving aid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
14/03/25•1m 31s
Warming climate disrupts food prices in northern Ontario
Shorter ice seasons make transportation and hunting more difficult. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
13/03/25•1m 31s
Vermont resident quits traveling by plane
‘I found slowing down, particularly spending most of my transportation time walking and biking and taking the train, brings me great joy.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
12/03/25•1m 31s
When the power went out, an electric car kept the AC running
A Georgia man used his EV to stay cool for days after Hurricane Helene. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
11/03/25•1m 31s
Energy-efficient housing doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think
Boston’s Kenzi project blends cutting-edge energy efficiency with affordability. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
10/03/25•1m 31s
For Arctic scientists, climate change is impossible to ignore
Researchers at a remote station in Canada’s Northwest Territories have contended with wildfire and melting permafrost. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
07/03/25•1m 31s
A ‘scavenger hunt’ that could help preserve Rocky Mountain alpine plants
Emily Griffoul of Colorado’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is searching mountain landscapes for plants that are in trouble as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
06/03/25•1m 31s
Why electric cars might save you money in the future
EV drivers often save big on certain costs in the long run. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
05/03/25•1m 31s
How to sort fact from fiction after a weather disaster
In emergency situations, inaccurate rumors can spread like wildfire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
04/03/25•1m 31s
Climate change is forcing pregnant caribou to make dangerous decisions
Early ice melt means caribou have to swim or walk longer routes to reach birthing grounds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
03/03/25•1m 31s
Aluminum is essential to many everyday products – but at what environmental cost?
Demand for many of those products is growing rapidly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
28/02/25•1m 31s
‘Holy cow!’ Mangroves discovered in Georgia, farther north than ever before
A warmer climate is enabling the trees to grow outside of Florida for the first time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
27/02/25•1m 31s
Scientists are trying to figure out how to help the ocean absorb even more climate-changing pollution
They want to accelerate a natural process that locks down carbon dioxide for thousands of years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
26/02/25•1m 31s
Art shines a light on urban flooding in Philadelphia
A new community space in the Germantown neighborhood helps residents understand and prepare for storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
25/02/25•1m 31s
Warming Arctic could force seabirds to new feeding grounds
Researchers are struggling to track shifting populations as ice conditions change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
24/02/25•1m 31s
How the Trans Disaster Relief Fund helps with housing and more after disasters
Recovering from a disaster can be especially hard for trans people. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
21/02/25•1m 31s
What not to do during a wildfire
It’s tempting to stay behind even if you’re told to evacuate. Here’s why that’s dangerous. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
20/02/25•1m 31s
Why a professional ski mountaineer ran for a Senate seat
She didn’t want to stay on the sidelines. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
19/02/25•1m 31s
Why is it so cold outside when the climate is warming?
An answer to a perennial question. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
18/02/25•1m 31s
Climate change threatens habitats that many endangered species need to thrive
Conservation efforts must take climate change into account when protecting habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
17/02/25•1m 31s
Sound recordings can lure wildlife to newly restored habitats
Recordings of songs, calls, and chirps can encourage animals to return after a wildfire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
14/02/25•1m 31s
A defense against wildfires
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is helping landowners protect their timber forests as wildfire threats grow. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
13/02/25•1m 31s
Supermarket coolers are heating the planet
The stores refrigerate food using systems that often leak powerful climate-warming gases called HFCs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
12/02/25•1m 31s
The EV revolution is creating new job opportunities
As chargers expand across the U.S., more technicians are needed to troubleshoot them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
11/02/25•1m 31s
Teddy Roosevelt is getting a climate-friendly presidential library
A North Dakota building honoring the Republican president will include native grasses planted on the roof, geothermal wells, and solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
10/02/25•1m 31s
Nature’s pest control workers are in peril
Bats devour insects, but many species are in trouble because of climate change and disease. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
07/02/25•1m 31s
Extreme weather’s dark aftermath: a rise in domestic violence
Research links storms, floods, and landslides to increased intimate partner violence – even years later. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
06/02/25•1m 31s
Cows eat seaweed, planet breathes easier
A dash of seaweed in a cow’s diet slashes the climate-warming methane usually released in their burps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
05/02/25•1m 31s
Wildlife is slowly returning to Colorado forests that burned in 2020
Motion-detector cameras and audio recorders are helping researchers track the recovery. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
04/02/25•1m 31s
Tips: How to save on gas money and reduce pollution
Here’s how to make your car more fuel-efficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
03/02/25•1m 31s
Rising electricity demand could mean more fossil fuels – for now
But investments in clean energy and efficiency could help in the long term. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
31/01/25•1m 31s
Mushroom grower finds new purpose for New York’s food scraps
Scraps from restaurants and stores are used to grow blue oysters, chestnut mushrooms, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
30/01/25•1m 31s
Pumped hydro systems could help solve the challenge of renewable energy storage
They can store a large amount of clean energy, releasing it when it’s needed most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
29/01/25•1m 31s
Denver nonprofit transforms city lots into lush food forests
The urban gardens offer free fruit and a shady retreat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
28/01/25•1m 31s
Cargo trucks cause a lot of pollution. Electrifying them could help
At the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, a coalition plans to lease electric trucks and offer affordable charging. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
27/01/25•1m 31s
Nonprofit works to support crops grown in the Mississippi Delta
Delta Harvest is partnering with the World Wildlife Fund to create a network of women and Black-owned specialty rice farms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
24/01/25•1m 31s
An artist is painting a vision of a better world
She’s using her paintbrush to show what climate solutions look like. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
23/01/25•1m 31s
Chirps and songs can be signs of an ecosystem’s health
As the climate changes, animals are modifying their behavior – and sometimes those changes are easier to hear than to see. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
22/01/25•1m 31s
