Climate Connections

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By: Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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.

How to cook, clean, and heat your home without fossil fuels
Last Friday at 9:00 AM

Electric appliances can reduce climate emissions and indoor air pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Despite war, Ukrainian students take action on climate change
Last Thursday at 9:00 AM

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/ 


Ocean warming is accelerating, scientist warns
Last Wednesday at 9:00 AM

He says it’s important for the world to act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


The climate-friendly way to heat your shower
Last Tuesday at 9:00 AM

Heat pump water heaters are efficient and they run on electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Elm trees return to Rockport, Massachusetts
Last Monday at 9:00 AM

Resident Nathan Ives remembers the elms of his childhood – and he’s determined to bring them back. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


New children’s book helps kids explain climate science to adults
05/02/2025

‘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/ 


A 2024 heat wave decimated corals in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
05/01/2025

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/ 


Scientists use AI to track rapid glacier loss in Arctic Norway
04/30/2025

They found that the melt rate has accelerated in the past two decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Rising temperatures are contributing to the Great Salt Lake’s decline
04/29/2025

The shrinking of the lake threatens ecosystems, industries, and even Utah’s lake-effect snow. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice
04/28/2025

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/ 


Scientists knew about global warming in the 1950s
04/25/2025

The climate change consensus dates back decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


As wildfires intensify, residents of fire country must act fast
04/24/2025

Fires are getting more extreme and growing faster than they did in the past. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Free training program prepares Native women for solar jobs
04/23/2025

It’s run by Red Cloud Renewable, a Native-led nonprofit based in South Dakota. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


How New Jersey self-storage facilities generate solar energy for the community
04/22/2025

The rooftops are covered in solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Polar bear population in western Hudson Bay has been reduced by about half
04/21/2025

Scientists say climate change and melting sea ice are to blame. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


How a blue-collar Mississippi county went solar
04/18/2025

New installations in Panola County are generating enough energy to power 3,000 homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions
04/17/2025

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/ 


More open water in the Arctic doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing
04/16/2025

The perils of a melting ice highway. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Can your pension withstand climate change?
04/15/2025

Climate disasters can harm the economy, posing risks to retirement savings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant
04/14/2025

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/ 


Nonprofit ‘Out in Climate’ connects queer people working in climate and sustainability
04/11/2025

‘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/ 


Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years
04/10/2025

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/ 


‘We feel called to care for that environment’: Pennsylvania church goes solar
04/09/2025

The panels will cut pollution and save the church tens of thousands of dollars. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Texans can save hundreds of dollars each year by switching to heat pumps
04/08/2025

The home heating and cooling devices can help homeowners save more than $300 annually, an expert says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Recycled water helps a California community adapt to worsening droughts
04/07/2025

Orange County purifies wastewater to replenish its critical aquifer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


A faster, greener way to build homes
04/04/2025

Automated modular construction can create better-sealed, more efficient apartment buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


The overlooked power of public utility commissions
04/03/2025

Few people know about them, but their impact is huge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Power outages put diabetes patients at risk
04/02/2025

Insulin pumps and glucose monitors often rely on having a source of electricity, making planning essential. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


A play that confronts climate change with humor
04/01/2025

‘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/ 


Wasted energy could be costing you thousands
03/31/2025

An HVAC expert says an energy audit can show homeowners which upgrades will help the most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Goodbye gas, hello sustainability
03/28/2025

A California couple ditched gas, converting their home to run entirely on clean electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors
03/27/2025

A New Orleans native set up a buddy system that pairs people across state lines. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Clean energy is powering local economies in Texas
03/26/2025

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/ 


A Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off
03/25/2025

Months before a wildfire, they’d taken steps to prevent fires from reaching their house. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


How a solar job training program changed one woman’s life
03/24/2025

Today, Jacinta Goggles is working to expand solar access on the Wind River Reservation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Heat pump water heater: climate hero?
03/21/2025

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/ 


Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information
03/20/2025

Brianna Pagån, a satellite expert, lost her home in a wildfire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


Natural building material could be used for safer refugee housing
03/19/2025

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/ 


What to do when you return home after a wildfire
03/18/2025

Check for structural damage and gas leaks and take pictures of damage before you move back in. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 


More support needed for disaster survivors who speak little English
03/17/2025

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/Â