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.
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/Â
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/Â
Ocean warming is accelerating, scientist warns

He says itâs important for the world to act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
Elm trees return to Rockport, Massachusetts

Resident Nathan Ives remembers the elms of his childhood â and heâs determined to bring them back. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
New childrenâs book helps kids explain climate science to adults

âHow to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Upâ breaks down global warming in a kid-friendly way. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
A 2024 heat wave decimated corals in Australiaâs 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/Â
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/Â
Rising temperatures are contributing to the Great Salt Lakeâs decline

The shrinking of the lake threatens ecosystems, industries, and even Utahâs lake-effect snow. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
Scientists knew about global warming in the 1950s

The climate change consensus dates back decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
Free training program prepares Native women for solar jobs

Itâs run by Red Cloud Renewable, a Native-led nonprofit based in South Dakota. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
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/Â
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/Â
âCoding for Climateâ 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/Â
More open water in the Arctic doesnât guarantee smooth sailing

The perils of a melting ice highway. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
Can your pension withstand climate change?

Climate disasters can harm the economy, posing risks to retirement savings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant

Climate change and carbon dioxide came up regularly in â60s-era Congressional hearings, a team of Harvard historians has found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
Nonprofit âOut in Climateâ connects queer people working in climate and sustainability

âRadical imagination and creativity and reinvention is something that queer people have to bring to the climate movement.â Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years

A research scientist found that many 1970s-era models were âpretty much spot-on.â Todayâs models are far more advanced. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
âWe feel called to care for that environmentâ: 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/Â
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/Â
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/Â
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/Â
The overlooked power of public utility commissions

Few people know about them, but their impact is huge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
A play that confronts climate change with humor

âCome Along for the Ride,â with upcoming performances in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, blends grief and comedy on stage. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
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/Â
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/Â
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/Â
A Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off

Months before a wildfire, theyâd taken steps to prevent fires from reaching their house. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
How a solar job training program changed one womanâs life

Today, Jacinta Goggles is working to expand solar access on the Wind River Reservation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/Â
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/Â
Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information

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