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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
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Content aggregators are adding Spanish-language voice-overs or subtitles to misleading content that they think can go viral. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change could disrupt Maine's coastal economy and culture
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute offers free workshops to help residents prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fifteen school districts in the state were awarded federal funds in the fall of 2022 to purchase electric buses. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Armadillos are showing up farther north as the climate warms
The armored mammals have been spotted in parts of the U.S. that were once thought to be too chilly for them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Julie Roth of Ann Arbor organized a get-together about solar panels. She ended up launching a community solar program called Ann Arbor Solarize. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
You can help track the impacts of climate change in your own yard
Trained volunteers are helping to monitor more than 1,000 species through a program called Nature’s Notebook. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Despite Wisconsin’s solar rights law, HOAs still sometimes prevent solar installations
Though state law prohibits homeowners associations from banning solar panels, many unintentionally block installation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The city’s scorching summers disproportionately harm low-income and underserved communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Rising seas could cause septic system failures in coastal South Carolina county
Residents face contamination and sanitation problems as groundwater levels increase. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How Cincinnati's Climate Safe Neighborhoods Partnership promotes climate equity
The initiative prioritizes the needs of low-income and communities of color, with the goal of ensuring they are better protected as the city gets hotter and wetter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Free tool helps people identify tree species that will thrive in a warmer climate
The Climate Change Tree Atlas, developed by the USDA Forest Service, is a resource for selecting Eastern U.S. trees to use in tree planting and forest restoration projects. Learn more... more
Many coastal residents willing to relocate in face of rising sea levels
A survey of more than 1,400 residents of flood-prone urban areas found that almost half would consider moving if flooding becomes more severe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The Wild Center's annual summit in the Adirondacks equips students with the tools and knowledge to address climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Protecting sagebrush habitat can help wildlife and the climate
About 1.3 million acres of sagebrush habitat are lost each year to development and other threats, releasing stored carbon and contributing to climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Maps of cities show which buildings are losing the most heat
Utilities use MyHEAT’s maps to identify homeowners who could benefit from energy efficiency programs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
These habitats cover less than 1% of the Earth's surface, but they play a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How energy-efficiency disclosures in rental listings could help renters save money
Mandatory disclosures would help renters choose a more efficient home, a recent experiment found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Local conifer forests are endangered by drought stress and extreme heat, which may make plants used in traditional ceremonies scarce. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Electric vehicle incentives often favor higher-income people
But new federal tax credits could help that change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Website pinpoints communities that would benefit from new parks
The site shows where park space could reduce urban heat and provide other benefits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wetland restoration can help protect coastal communities from hurricanes
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is using native plants to help create healthy wetlands. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Warming winters put Indigenous moose hunting traditions in jeopardy
More winter ticks and other parasites are thriving, threatening Minnesota's moose population. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
When do many people decide to go solar? When they’re referred by a friend or neighbor
They’re more likely to listen to people they trust. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Increasingly extreme heat could cost Phoenix $2 billion a year
But actions like planting shade trees and installing cool roofs could reduce the costs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Board game helps communities prepare for extreme storms, flooding
This free, printable game helps players learn about stormwater management strategies — and the trade-offs of implementing them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Mycelium Youth Network aims to empower young people on climate change
The Bay Area nonprofit brings lessons about global warming and Indigenous approaches to schools. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
Free program helps Gulf Coast communities assess climate risk
Many small towns don't have the resources to respond to the consequences of climate change, like sea level rise and extreme weather, on their own. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
Climate change takes toll on traditional Ojibwe wild rice harvest
Extreme weather events, including droughts and heavy rain, are making it more difficult to carry out wild rice harvests in the Upper Midwest. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Voluntary buyouts could help reduce flooding in six Rhode Island neighborhoods
The effort aims to secure land in the floodplain and create more green space along the Pocasset River. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Efficiency upgrades are key for cutting energy costs in pre-90s homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/