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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.
Yale Center for Environmental Communication
30 Episodes
Episodes
Community-wide geothermal system provides heating and cooling in new Texas development
The shared system provides clean heating and cooling to hundreds of homes at once. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
This vulnerable butterfly population has seen a drastic decline since the 1980s. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Entech Solutions is breaking down waste from 4,000 cows to create renewable energy and reduce methane emissions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How EV incentives for gasoline superusers could help the planet
Only about 10% of drivers are responsible for a third of all gasoline consumption in the U.S. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
One pastor's mission to prepare his community for climate change
Hurricanes have caused destructive flooding at Rev. Gerald Godette’s North Carolina churches. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Boston-area man finds his calling in the weatherization industry
Energy efficiency jobs are growing rapidly in Massachusetts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Heavy rain can wash sewage into bodies of water where people swim. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fossil fuel industry donates hundreds of millions to university climate and energy research
Activists express alarm about the potential impact on research topics and framing. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The Baltimore Tree Trust provides professional training for ‘neighborhood forestry technicians’ in how to plant and care for trees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Museum tries to keep history above water in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Rising seas and extreme storms are putting centuries-old buildings at risk at the Strawbery Banke Museum. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Racehorses may need more protection from heat illness in a warming climate
Rising temperatures mean that thoroughbreds are at growing risk, especially if they are not accustomed to warmer, humid temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Most teachers support teaching students about climate change
But many feel unprepared to teach the topic, and they worry about pushback from parents. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nonprofit wants Wisconsin to electrify buildings and transportation
Doing so would be a boon to the state’s economy, recent research finds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Louisiana teacher and students examine environmental injustices
Many of her students are affected by flooding and pollution, but some of their parents work in the fossil fuel industry. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Electric school buses are healthier for kids, but there could be a downside for workers
One advocacy group wants to ensure that as bus fleets go electric, bus manufacturing jobs stay in the U.S. and school district mechanics get the training they need. Learn more... more
DOE wants to help 5 million homes connect to community solar by 2025
Community solar programs can help people access clean energy even when their own roofs aren’t suitable for solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How one strawberry farmer is coping with erratic weather in California
Farmers are seeing more heat waves, drought, and floods that can wipe out harvests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How faith-based groups are helping Arizonans survive brutal heat waves
For those that don’t have air conditioning, a faith center can become a lifeline. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New video game immerses players in a world ravaged by climate change
Created by Demagog Studios, Highwater takes players on a sometimes-satirical journey filled with moral questions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California’s forests are packed with dead trees. Harvesting them could cut wildfire risk
Researcher Sandra Lupien of Michigan State wants to create a market incentive for removing low-value wood from forests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Middle schoolers learn how city design influences extreme heat
A Virginia Tech summer program arms middle school students with temperature sensors to use in their schoolyard. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A group called Medical Students for a Sustainable Future developed a guide that shows how climate change content can be integrated into medical school curricula. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New Mexico school helps students recover from wildfire trauma
Mora Holman Elementary School uses outdoor education to help students heal after major fires and floods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Clean energy technology can reduce energy costs for low-income people
In a pilot project, nonprofit Couleecap installed solar panels and heat pumps at an apartment building in Wisconsin. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
15 million people at risk globally from glacial lake dam bursts, study finds
As the world warms, water from melting glaciers is filling glacial lakes more rapidly, increasing the danger from dam bursts that can cause devastation downstream. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
American Forests’ free online tool assigns “tree equity scores” to neighborhoods across the U.S., allowing cities and residents to advocate for tree-planting projects where they’re needed most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Philadelphians planted more than 1,000 trees in eight years in Hunting Park neighborhood
The new trees will help keep the neighborhood cool as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
SolarShare Wisconsin Cooperative aims to make investing in clean energy accessible to all
Cooperative members can invest in local solar projects for as little as $1,000. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Role-playing game helps students plan for climate change hazards
The game is part of a new curriculum that teachers in rural Colorado are using to educate students about the causes and impacts of wildfires, droughts, and floods. Learn more... more
Hoopa Tribal member fights to save the Trinity River and its salmon
Climate change and water diversions have put the river’s salmon in jeopardy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/