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Climate Connections

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.

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01:31

The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf

Climate Connections ·

2026/08/10

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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool...

Climate Connections ·

2026/08/07

Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps

Climate Connections ·

2026/08/06

Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather...

Climate Connections ·

2026/08/05

Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically...

Climate Connections ·

2026/08/04

As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Boston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a...

Climate Connections ·

2026/08/03

Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

It's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer...

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/31

As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities...

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/30

The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Climate change causes the ocean's waters to expand

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/29

It's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery...

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/28

The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/27

The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/24

When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Simple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less...

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/23

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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when...

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/22

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/

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01:31

The hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/21

Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Kids plant trees, change neighborhoods

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/20

The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Coeur d'Alene Tribe saves with solar-powered rec center

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/17

Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

They were offered free flood protection. So why are...

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/16

A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

Reflective paint can keep your home cooler

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/15

It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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01:31

You can help scientists study walruses

Climate Connections ·

2026/07/14

A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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