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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Sen. Debbie Stabenow says farmers can help reduce global warming
September 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Democrat from Michigan says many people in agriculture want to address the problem. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Young conservative speaks up about the climate
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Now I know that I'm not the only one that sees things the way that I do.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Costly ‘refined coal’ subsidy is failing to achieve air pollution goals
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe U.S. government provides about $1 billion annually in tax credits for chemically treated coal that is supposed to cut air pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
City turns flood-prone properties into a trail system
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s one of a number of steps that Elkhart, Indiana, is taking to prevent flooding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How California could become carbon-neutral within 25 years
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAccording to a plan developed by utility Southern California Edison. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Mid-Atlantic, Northeast states work to cut CO2 from transportation
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBTransportation is a major source of carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Coffee farmers, nonprofit work to slow deforestation in Peru
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBOne strategy is to grow coffee in the shade. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Ancient Tennessee River floods hold a warning for the future
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBResearcher Lisa Davis has found evidence of enormous floods of the past – and she says similar events could happen again. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Preserving produce can help you eat more local food
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBerries, peppers, root vegetables and more can be stored for the winter months. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Maggot farm in South Africa reduces food waste
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe insects eat leftovers that would otherwise sit in landfills, emitting carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How farmers and ranchers keep animals safe during hurricanes
August 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBeef cattle are surprisingly resilient, but horses are a different story. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Synthetic fertilizers are heating the planet
August 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe fertilizers are a major source of heat-trapping nitrous oxide emissions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California’s cap-and-trade program pays for clean water fund
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA 2019 law allocates up to $130 million to solutions each year for a decade. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Few companies consider health impacts of their environmental practices
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFor example, pharmaceutical companies may not account for the air pollution generated by transporting their medicines. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nuns agree to turn former convent into flood-prevention project
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe convent suffered flooding, a lightning strike, and a fire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Smart thermostats help Illinois residents save energy and money
August 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA utility has been providing free thermostats to low- and middle-income customers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wisconsin farmer says growing food is getting harder
August 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAs the climate warms, the weather is growing more erratic. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Renewable energy needs more female leaders and leaders of color, researcher says
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘A more inclusive, diverse leadership is essential.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Global warming threatens Atlantic puffin recovery in Maine
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRapid warming in the Gulf of Maine is driving their fish food sources to cooler waters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Teen changes stepdad’s mind on global warming
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBoth used to think the problem was a hoax. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What happens when livestock escape after big storms?
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIn Sarasota County, Florida, a trained team responds to agricultural emergencies. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Scientist’s work to protect fish could be undone by climate change
August 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAndrew Rosenberg helped write regulations to address overfishing in New England and the mid-Atlantic. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Existing solutions could prevent catastrophic climate change
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe nonprofit Project Drawdown analyzed the potential impact of a range of technologies and practices. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Rising heat could disproportionately harm African-American communities
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBExtreme heat is growing more common because of global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Port of Virginia cuts carbon dioxide emissions with hybrid cargo carriers
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe cost of the new carriers is offset by fuel savings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmers earn income by leasing land for solar
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s one way for them to continue making money from their land post-retirement. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Erosion along Lake Michigan worsens
July 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWinter storms destroyed more than 40 feet of beach in Beverly Shores, Indiana. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What is ocean acidification?
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s a problem that threatens entire ecosystems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Deliberate flooding could recharge an Idaho river
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s a promising way to store water for summer use. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A relatively simple change could reduce bat fatalities from wind turbines
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe turbines kill more than 500,000 bats each year, scientists estimate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Town protects economy after coal-plant closure
July 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe plant had been the town’s biggest taxpayer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Heat waves can be ‘silent killers’
July 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAnd in Portland, Oregon, people of color and those with less education live in the hottest parts of the city. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Idaho farmers jointly cut water consumption
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey rely on the dwindling Eastern Snake River Plain aquifer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why cutting meat consumption can help the climate
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBUniversity of British Columbia researcher Seth Wynes offers guidance. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Canadian company recycles minerals from electric vehicle batteries
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘There's opportunity there to reuse those materials, make them as good as new.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Company creates climate-friendlier bricks
July 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBCalled K-Briqs, they’re made from construction and demolition waste. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Former Iowa Gov. Chet Culver pushes energy efficiency
July 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe says prioritizing efficiency could drive economic growth. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
States, province work together on forest health
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGovernment agencies are sharing data and strategies to protect forests as wildfires grow larger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New York City paints rooftops white
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s one of several steps the city is taking to protect vulnerable people from heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Melting glaciers sound like frying bacon
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMonitoring their pops and crackles could help scientists track the speed of glacial melt. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New EV charging stations pop up across San Diego
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGetting people into electric cars is one strategy for protecting the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Handyman program helps seniors save energy
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWhen program workers visit a home to do repairs, they also help clients take advantage of energy efficiency programs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmers learn alternative to slashing and burning rainforests
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe technique is known as Inga alley cropping. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Days with heat index above 105°F could quadruple by 2050
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIf people don’t take action to reduce global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Iowa cities and towns invest in renewable energy
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGlobal warming isn’t always the main motivation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Carbon pollution from the fashion industry is on the rise
July 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBut some brands are working to reduce their impact. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Extreme weather spells trouble for Gulf Coast oysters
July 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBOysters suffer when there’s too much rain — and also when there’s not enough. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How one farmer is adding carbon to the soil
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBLike the animals that once roamed western Wisconsin, Jim Munsch's cattle never graze in the same place for long. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Giant towers made of bricks can store energy
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEach brick weighs more than a fully loaded school bus. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What if Medicaid paid for trees?
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBTrees and green spaces can help prevent health problems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/