Climate Connections
1,220 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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Fewer ducks are wintering in the Deep South
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSome migratory ducks are finding suitable winter habitat farther north than in the past. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Georgia’s “Carpet Capital of the World” now makes solar panels, too
January 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA new solar panel factory in Dalton, Georgia, is helping to diversify the local economy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change could enable valley fever to spread
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe sometimes fatal disease is caused by exposure to a fungus that thrives in hot, dry conditions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tropical species could move north as the climate warms
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBInvasive reptiles and amphibians are already preying on Florida’s native wildlife. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why students pushed Harvard to halt fossil fuel investments
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘If your house is on fire, why would you stand with the arsonists?’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
D.C. solar farm is a response to Pope’s call to care for Earth
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is using one of its properties to generate clean energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Energy storage system to be built at former site of notorious NYC power plant
December 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe 100-megawatt battery facility will store enough energy to power up to 100,000 homes for four hours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How audio recorders can help pinpoint critical bird habitat
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBData gathered from sound recordings can help solar developers avoid building on sites used by migratory birds and threatened species. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
YouTube movie teaches children how to protect the Earth
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB“Bean & Widge Go to the Park” uses kid-friendly humor to introduce sustainability concepts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California to phase out gas-powered lawn equipment
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRunning a commercial leaf blower for one hour can emit as much smog-forming pollution as driving a car 1,000 miles. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to make climate action your New Year’s resolution
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAbout 200,000 people have made a climate pledge through the ‘Count Us In’ campaign since its launch in 2020. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Georgia interfaith organization helps congregations cut carbon
December 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHouses of worship can get energy audits, funding for energy efficiency projects, and support in pursuing solar power. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Coloradans cut utility bills through a community solar program
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEnergy Outreach Colorado helps people make efficiency improvements and get connected to solar power. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tips for talking to kids about climate change
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFrom wildfires to stronger hurricanes, the consequences of climate change are already on young people’s minds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Seed saving group helps Kenyan farmers adapt to erratic weather
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBDroughts and severe downpours are making farming more difficult than in the past. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Young people in the Bay Area use hip hop to demand climate action
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Hip Hop for Climate Justice program helps youth express their feelings about the problem. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Retiree renovates home to produce more energy than it uses
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe’s made it much more efficient and added a solar array to the roof. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Planning for flooding lowered insurance premiums in a Florida county
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBResidents may see up to a 35% discount on flood insurance in Monroe County, home to Key West. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Contributions to sustainable investment funds rose to $50 billion in 2020
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBYoung adults are major drivers of growth in the sustainable investment market. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Peat bogs will release more heat-trapping gases as warming continues
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBScientists conducted experiments at a bog in northern Minnesota. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change is here, and Detroit is flooding
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBTo help the city cope with heavier downpours, residents are pushing for upgrades to storm drainage and sewer systems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate leadership program helps teens channel concern into action
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s a project of the Climate Museum in New York City. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Iceland facility sucks CO2 from air, turns it into rock
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe technology will need a lot of scaling up to make a difference to the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How the iconic Sydney Opera House is cutting carbon pollution
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘We have a really important responsibility to lead by example.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Online platform connects climate projects with investors
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAnyone can invest for as little as $100. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
General Motors to manufacture electric car battery cells in U.S.
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA battery cell factory is slated to open in August 2022 in Lordstown, Ohio, with another to open in 2023 in Tennessee. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Christmas tree selection may be limited this year because of a past drought
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany growers in Indiana lost over 70% of the trees they planted in 2012. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The pandemic has put communities through a crash course in disaster response
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt demonstrated the vast scale of assistance that people may need in future disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How people are working to protect giant sequoias from wildfires
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSevere fires killed sequoias in 2020 and 2021. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Book tells 1,001 firsthand stories of climate change from around the world
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘1,001 Voices on Climate Change’ aims to humanize the issue and inspire action. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hanukkah story can inspire energy conservation, rabbi says
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe holiday celebrates the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
App allows citizen scientists to report invasive species
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEarly reporting helps agencies like the U.S. Forest Service to control their spread. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Global warming causes new problems for a Thanksgiving staple
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBCranberry farmers in Massachusetts are working to adapt to shorter winters and erratic rainfall. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Living shoreline project uses natural remedies to reduce erosion
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBNative marsh grasses, rocks, and oysters will help shore up a badly eroded stretch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Artificial island on Georgia coast to provide nesting habitat for shorebirds
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSea-level rise is making their nests more vulnerable to flooding and storm surge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tips on talking to your family about global warming over the holidays
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBClimate scientist Heather Price has a few suggestions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The link between climate change and terrorism
November 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe terrorist group Boko Haram has taken advantage of drought-related crop failures in Nigeria. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A simple idea to address fluctuations in solar energy production
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBElectricity production from solar farms falls during winter, but here’s one way utilities could better meet customer demand on cold, dark days. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Texas nonprofit encourages disaster-resilient buildings
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBuild San Antonio Green is offering a new certification for buildings that better withstand heat waves, high winds, floods and power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Shipping vessels could cut carbon pollution by harnessing the wind
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe shipping industry is considering an old solution to a modern problem. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why protecting the Okefenokee swamp matters for the climate
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBConservationists worry that a proposed mine could result in damage to the carbon-rich peat soils in the swamp on the Georgia-Florida border. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Colorado program gives new life to old solar panels
November 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEquitable Solar Solutions is repurposing used panels to help low-income people access cheap electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Disaster-resilient New Orleans apartment complex is also affordable
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAfter Hurricane Ida, solar panels and a battery storage system at the Saint Peter apartments provided electricity for part of the day. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Depression-era program left some New England communities more vulnerable to rising seas
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFederal ditch-digging projects drained salt marshes, which absorb water and buffer coastal communities from waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nonprofit trains women for careers in solar
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWomen account for less than a third of jobs in the solar industry. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Bay Area tree pollen season is getting half a week longer each year
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBad news for people with allergies. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Georgia farmers experiment with new crops as the climate changes
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWarmer winters are making it more difficult to grow the state’s traditional peaches and blueberries. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Warming climate could bring more cobia to New York and New Jersey waters
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe big, tasty fish is a favorite among anglers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California nonprofit helps Spanish speakers prepare for wildfire emergencies
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBProgram participants receive a year of renters’ insurance and a backpack of supplies. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Scientists link 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave to global warming
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHundreds of people died during the event. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/