Climate Connections
1,160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsHow 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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Want a climate-friendly home? You might need a new breaker box
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBBefore you start swapping your old, fossil-fuel-powered appliances for clean, electric versions, you’ll likely want to install a 200-amp electrical panel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A nemesis of clams is thriving as Maine’s waters warm
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBPopulations of invasive green crabs — which eat clams — have exploded. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Florida’s tiny ‘fairy tale’ deer are losing habitat as seas rise
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBSo the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working to restore habitat on higher ground. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A blizzard put a hyper-efficient home to the test. It passed
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MB‘I was sitting in my living room in a T-shirt, and outside it was negative 40 windchill.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Colorado farmer finds success with drought-resilient millet
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBThe crunchy grain could gain popularity as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Group to monitor air pollution in 12 U.S. cities with large Hispanic populations
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBThe project will share real-time data with community members. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A growing number of homeowners face repeat flooding
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBPeople need access to funding to make their homes more resilient rather than just rebuilding, one analyst says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
After a hurricane or wildfire, communities can be overwhelmed by debris
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBAnd some of it’s hazardous. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decades
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBMaking plastics from algae or plant material instead of fossil fuels could help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What is solar thermal?
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBA Minnesota group is using the underdog technology to turn sunlight into heat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wind farm radar system reduces nighttime light pollution in Iowa
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBThe system turns on flashing warning lights only when a plane is nearby. Otherwise, they stay dark. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘People were scared.’ How a maternal care nonprofit stepped up for families after Maui's wildfires
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBThe organization helped people who were dealing with the aftermath of the fires while also preparing to go into labor or caring for a newborn. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Do wind farms hurt home values? When they do, it’s usually temporary
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBAfter a wind farm’s construction, home values typically bounced back within about four years, a recent study found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Snowmobiles don’t have to be noisy and polluting
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBA New Mexico ski valley resort is investing in electric snowmobiles. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How a snowmobile tour company is getting ready for a future with less snow
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBSnow and ice conditions have gotten less reliable in the Charlevoix region near Quebec City. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Which actions benefit the climate the most? This tool can show you
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe online tool called En-ROADS helps communities understand which policies will help the most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sheep are living their best life at Susquehanna University
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re eating the grass and weeds that grow around the Pennsylvania college’s solar array. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Archaeological sites in North Carolina under threat from sea level rise and storms
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe state’s Hammocks Beach State Park includes areas that have been used by humans for more than 2,000 years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Volcanoes emit carbon dioxide, but not nearly as much as humans
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHumanity produces an amount roughly equivalent to the eruption of Mount St. Helens every 2.5 hours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why more CO2 could be bad news for crops
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBCarbon dioxide can boost photosynthesis, but that benefit can be outweighed by an increased risk of damage from extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Solar project at Fort Lauderdale park keeps basketball players cool
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSolar panels shade an open-air pavilion and supply clean power to the nearby African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Video game teaches teens to stay calm in a weather emergency
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe game prepares them for extreme events like wildfires, flooding, and blizzards. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Heat pumps are keeping homes warm in Maine
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEven in below-zero temperatures, electric heat pumps can be an effective and cost-effective heating option. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What is ‘embodied carbon’?
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s a little-known but major factor in the carbon footprint of our buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
As seas rise, task force recommends new bridges for Outer Banks island
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBStorms have repeatedly isolated North Carolina’s Hatteras Island from the mainland. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Is marijuana bad for the climate?
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIndoor cannabis farms consume lots of electricity, boosting their carbon footprints. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change could shorten the life span of U.S. bridges
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRising seas, heavy precipitation, and extreme heat are causing corrosion, buckling, and cracking. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
High schoolers helped develop Tuscon’s climate action plan
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey may not be able to vote yet, but they’re already having an influence. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What you need to know before you buy garden perennials this spring
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIn the USDA’s updated plant hardiness map, some places have shifted to a warmer zone. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Converting vacant offices to apartments would be a win for the climate
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRepurposing a building reduces the need for new concrete and steel, which create a lot of carbon pollution during manufacturing. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Young people push for a Green New Deal for schools across the U.S.
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAs a result of student activism, a school district in Colorado will include climate change in the curriculum and implement clean energy initiatives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The West is losing snowpack. That’s a problem for water management
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMillions rely on meltwater during the spring and summer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Company manufactures skis from algae oil
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re an alternative to skis made from fossil-fuel-based plastic. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why it’s so important to stay out of floodwaters
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey can be dangerous and even deadly — and climate change is making flooding more frequent and severe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Company gives retired wind turbine blades new life
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBTurbine blades are made of a composite material that can be tricky to recycle, but a company called Carbon Rivers has found a way. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to prepare for an evacuation
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBHere’s how to get ready — before disaster strikes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Company upcycles wind turbine blades into benches and picnic tables
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBThey’re breathing new life into the giant blades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
His roof wasn’t suitable for solar panels. Here’s what he did instead
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBJohn Smillie found a different way to help the climate and his community. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Danish photos from the 1930s show what Greenland’s glaciers used to look like
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBScientists are using the images to document the impacts of global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Philadelphia mural tells a story of transformation
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBThe side of an old warehouse depicts the harm people have done to the environment and a vision of a sustainable future. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
John Deere aims to offer variety of electric tractors, construction equipment by 2026
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBThe company is building a facility in Kernersville, North Carolina, to manufacture electric battery and charging technology. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
When communities evacuate, residents lacking cars can be left behind
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBIt’s a problem that could get worse as extreme weather grows more common. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A four-day workweek could be better for health and the climate, companies find
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBClose to 200 companies have completed six-month trials of the four-day workweek. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How better broadband access in rural areas could help the planet
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBIt would enable residents to telecommute to work and appointments, reducing transportation-related pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A New Mexico electric utility is developing microgrids to keep the lights on when the larger grid goes down
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBKit Carson Electric Cooperative provides power to 30,000 households in rural northern New Mexico. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘Everything was messed up’: NYC’s day cares grapple with flooding
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBOver 2,000 licensed child care providers in the city use homes with basements for classrooms, offices, and storage, leaving them damage-prone when heavy rains strike. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Many municipal fire departments aren’t prepared for climate change
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBFirefighters accustomed to fighting fires in buildings may need training in battling wildfires as the conflagrations grow more common and extreme. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Heat from treated wastewater can warm homes
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBA Duluth collaboration aims to repurpose warm water discharged from a wastewater plant to heat homes in a low-income neighborhood. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Smartphone app can help you track your climate actions
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBThe GetGreen app lets you earn points and compete with others for the highest score. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
High schoolers build solar car that can go 70 miles an hour
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBThey raced it from Fort Worth to El Paso, Texas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/