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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Study links hotter weather and lower student test scores
January 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe effect was more pronounced among low-income, African-American, and Latino students whose schools often lack air conditioning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
College course teaches students how to be climate leaders
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAt the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, students are learning how to create change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
UK’s National Health Service plans to eliminate contribution to climate change
January 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt would be the world’s first national health system to do so. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Lizards and snakes will feel global warming’s effects
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThese cold-blooded creatures may move farther north or to higher elevations as temperatures rise. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Advocate and scholar Beverly Wright wants justice at center of climate policies
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHer experiences after Hurricane Katrina laid bare how inequity worsens the impacts of extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Missouri meteorologist teaches his viewers about climate change
January 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘I hope that the lasting effect of me talking about climate is just more acceptance and more understanding.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Salt Lake City’s two sustainable fire stations
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe stations are equipped with solar panels, efficient lighting, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Environmental organizations remain overwhelmingly white
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBExecutive Director Andrés Jimenez says increasing diversity is crucial for addressing the climate crisis. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Solar-powered battery packs offer cheap electricity in Tanzania
January 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA company called Jaza Energy is providing electricity access without relying on fossil fuels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Many states get poor grades on climate education standards
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA recent report evaluates each state’s science standards to see how clearly and accurately they cover climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
App helps electric vehicle drivers share private charging stations
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEVmatch wants to make it easier for drivers to find places to power up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Small Wisconsin city becomes a renewable energy leader
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRiver Falls, Wisconsin, ranked No. 2 in the nation in 2019 for participation in its green power program. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Pandemic may lead to wider acceptance of online meetings
January 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBusiness meetings held online can save money, time, and carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wildfires torch dwindling sage-grouse habitat
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe charismatic greater sage-grouse is under threat as wildfires become more frequent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Mobile app helps Inuit hunters monitor ice conditions
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAs the Arctic warms, thinning sea ice poses a growing danger to hunters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change is influencing Marshall Islands residents’ decisions to move
January 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe low-lying island country in the Pacific is vulnerable to sea-level rise, freshwater shortages, and extreme heat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The link between wine corks and climate change
December 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGive a toast to cork forests, which store a great deal of carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Scientists search for ways to lock more carbon in the soil
December 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBResearchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies want to develop plants that can bury carbon pollution deep underground. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
More frequent, heavier rains strain U.S. dams
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany of the country’s 90,000 dams are aging and poorly maintained. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Celebrating climate action during Kwanzaa
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEnvironmental activist Heather McTeer Toney says African-American-led responses to climate change embody the principles of the holiday. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Lovers of winter sports call for climate action
December 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWarmer winters are threatening their favorite sports. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Reindeer deaths in the Arctic linked to erratic weather
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe losses are devastating for the animals and the Indigenous herders who depend on them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Young leader helps her generation protect the ocean
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBShe launched the nonprofit Sustainable Ocean Alliance while still in college. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How energy efficiency can help make the electric grid cleaner
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWhen customers reduce demand for electricity, utilities can avoid turning on polluting backup power plants. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change alters a Louisiana tribe’s way of life
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBCitizens of the United Houma Nation have long depended on the land for food and medicine. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Selective breeding could help oysters adapt to ocean acidification
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe oceans are growing more acidic as they absorb carbon pollution, making it harder for oysters to form shells. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
As sea levels rise, water creeps up beneath people’s feet
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRising seas are pushing groundwater upward, worsening flooding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farming like Indigenous people did could bolster Hawaii’s food supply
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe island state is heavily reliant on imports. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Drug traffickers fuel deforestation in Central America
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBCrackdowns on the drug trade have helped drive smugglers into forests, where they can do a lot of damage. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sixteen-year-old First Nations advocate speaks up for clean water
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBLike her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin, she’s working to protect the environment in the Great Lakes region. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The tantalizing promise of green hydrogen
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThis zero-pollution energy source is still too expensive to compete in the mass market. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Extreme weather puts new strains on olive oil production
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe oil is central to the story of Hanukkah. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Late Triassic extinctions linked to climate change
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBVolcanic eruptions that occurred over hundreds of thousands of years released enormous amounts of carbon dioxide, warming the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Instagram influencer uses his platform to teach environmental concepts
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHis postings under the handle Queer Brown Vegan have amassed a following in the tens of thousands. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Gas stoves can generate indoor air pollution
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIn some cases, indoor air pollution can rise to levels that would violate outdoor air standards. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmer mimics ecosystem where mastodons once roamed
December 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe’s taking inspiration from the oak savannas that were once widespread in the Midwest. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Redlining left neighborhoods vulnerable to heat
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFormerly redlined areas tend to have more pavement and fewer trees than other neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Group aims to pinpoint sources of carbon pollution
December 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re using satellite data and other tools to monitor global emissions in real time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmworkers need more protections from wildfire smoke, union leader says
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBDespite smoky conditions during the September 2020 fires in Oregon, some farms kept harvesting. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Flooding in Norfolk, Virginia, now chronic
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAs sea levels rise, water is spilling onto many roads during high tide. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Free returns come at a cost to the climate
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBReturned goods create about 15 million metric tons of carbon pollution in the U.S. each year, according to one estimate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The lasting influence of the Tofurky
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe tofu-based roast debuted a quarter century ago. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why frightening facts don’t always move people to action on climate change
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA conversational approach often works better, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Many roads aren’t ready for climate change
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey may wear out faster than planned, driving up costs to communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Inuit activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier on the value of ice and snow
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBShe’s the author of the book “The Right To Be Cold.” Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Identifying climate risks can help businesses become more resilient
November 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBDisclosing climate-related threats — and preparing for them — can build investor confidence. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Low-cost sensors help Savannah, Georgia, track flooding
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re helping people monitor water levels along bridges and roads and in neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Real-time pricing could help keep EVs from burdening the grid
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBUtilities use this strategy to encourage drivers to charge their cars when demand is low, such as at night. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Arctic fires are burning more intensely
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re also spreading in areas farther north than they did in the past. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Energy-efficient homes stay more comfortable during power outages
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEven during a winter blackout, you can expect a high-efficiency home to stay warm for several days. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/