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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Social-media savvy youth climate movement undeterred by COVID-19
June 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFor many young people, leveraging online platforms is nothing new. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Low-income neighborhoods often have fewer trees than other areas
June 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBut in Portland, Oregon, a nonprofit is working to reverse that inequity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Initiative helps people make their homes safer and more energy efficient
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Families with limited incomes often are living in ... really difficult housing conditions because they don’t have a lot of other choices.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researchers turn carbon pollution into minerals
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAt a CarbFix pilot site in Iceland, about 95% of the CO2 injected into basalt formations underground was mineralized in less than two years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘Fearless grandmothers’ stand up for young climate activists
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Law enforcement are always a little bit surprised at seeing grandmothers ... blockading streets.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why a one-time vegan became a hunter
June 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘That was the first time that I felt like I was part of nature and part of the food system.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hands-on curriculum teaches kids about mosquitoes
June 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe lessons are designed to spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking skills. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Survivors of Hurricane Maria hand out fruit trees
June 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Regreen Puerto Rico’ is working to reforest the island and improve food security. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tech competition seeks climate, COVID-19 solutions
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBDevelopers are asked to solve social problems in exchange for cash prizes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
When sheep and solar panels team up, everyone wins
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s one of the best combinations, baa none. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Swift action on global warming could help protect national parks
June 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBActing quickly to cut carbon pollution could reduce the expected heat increase in national parks by up to two-thirds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Retreat from rising seas may require more than moving homes
June 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWhen people relocate, they will also need jobs, schools, community centers, hospitals — and each other. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nature Conservancy maps areas where turbines pose minimal danger to wildlife
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey identified over 140,000 square miles of optimal wind area in the central U.S. where the potential harm to sensitive species is low. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Entrepreneurs aim to remove carbon pollution from the air
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Visionary leaders and entrepreneurs can really have a hand in scaling these carbon removal solutions.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Midwest marijuana industry could increase energy consumption
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBut energy efficiency measures could blunt the impact. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hazelnuts could be a climate-friendly crop for the Midwest
June 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe deep roots of the trees help store carbon in the soil. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fifth Third bank goes 100% solar
June 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe bank invested in a massive solar farm in North Carolina. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Turning abandoned shrimp farms into mangrove ecosystems
June 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBVast areas of mangrove forest in Thailand were destroyed to make room for the shrimp farms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmer grows greens year-round in Minnesota
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBShe raises winter kale, arugula, and baby greens for her community. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Recorded sounds lure fish back to Great Barrier Reef
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA portion of the Great Barrier Reef had gone quiet after a major bleaching event damaged corals. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California winery finds clever way to cut carbon pollution
May 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey took a close look at their wine bottles. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Colorado College achieves carbon neutrality
May 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘This was a pretty audacious goal when we set it.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Humans will determine fate of Greenland’s ice sheet
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMost of the ice sheet will likely remain frozen if the world aggressively cuts carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nonprofit helps Sonoma County recover from wildfires
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBLa Luz Center aims to make the community more resilient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Harmful algal bloom reports are on the rise
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHeavy downpours contribute to the problem by washing nutrients into waterways. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Republican Bob Inglis offers climate message for conservatives
May 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe wants to harness free enterprise to cut carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
To adapt to climate change, some tea growers must plan ahead
May 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe economic life cycle of a tea bush lasts 60 to 80 years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Time in nature helped therapist cope with disaster
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Ecotherapy’ turned personal for Linda Buzzell after wildfires and mudslides devastated her home city. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hurricanes and hazardous chemicals can be an explosive combination
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Arkema chemical plant near Houston caught fire after Hurricane Harvey in 2017, forcing an evacuation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Farmer creates nature-based planting calendar
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAs growing seasons become more erratic, he says traditional farming calendars aren’t working as well anymore. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
NASA satellites help scientists understand climate change
May 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MB‘We can … tell people, ‘We’re really seeing this. We know what’s going on.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Better soil health can help farmers adapt to extreme weather
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBAnd that’s just one of the benefits, case studies suggest. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California startup aims to help polluters recycle CO2
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBThe startup’s new technology could help companies turn carbon pollution into alternative fuels or plastics. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researcher says EPA power plant rule does little to address global warming
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBThe rule is projected to reduce carbon pollution by less than 1% beyond having no policy at all. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fort Knox prepares for more extreme weather
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBBackup power systems at the Army installation provide electricity even when regional power is knocked out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Missouri Botanical Garden helps local residents go solar
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBMore than 70 participants in the ‘Grow Solar St. Louis’ program have installed solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researchers aim to cut energy footprint of indoor farms
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBPlant lighting, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems all contribute to the energy demand. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A Georgia clam farmer worries about the climate
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBHe says extreme weather and increasingly acidic water could take a toll on his business. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why Arctic permafrost thawing matters
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MB‘It turns out it’s hugely consequential.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Woman’s faith leads her to climate activism
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MB‘On a very deep … level, faith and climate connect as a moral issue.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Carbon credits help cities fund tree plantings
May 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBThe nonprofit City Forest Credits has funded plantings in Austin, Texas, and near Seattle, Washington. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California utility SDG&E works to prevent wildfires
April 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBThe risk is growing as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Colombian youth push government to address deforestation
April 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBA successful lawsuit led by children and young adults has put pressure on the national government. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
More than 2,000 farmers sign letter in support of climate action
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBU.S. farms are threatened by droughts, wildfires, and heavy downpours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Gas station replaces pumps with electric vehicle chargers
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBRS Automotive in Takoma Park, Maryland, also repairs electric vehicles and hybrids. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Beavers could help in adapting to climate change
April 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBTheir ponds can provide flood control and natural fire breaks. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Device that protects tree seedlings could aid forest restoration
April 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MB‘The Nucleário’ was invented by Brazilian brothers Bruno and Pedro Rutman. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Youth-led Earth Day strikes go digital
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBMany young people are worried about global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Oceans advocacy group calls for a ‘Blue New Deal’
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBTheir goal is to protect ocean health and help coastal communities adapt to climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How gardeners can help an endangered bumblebee
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBOnce common in the Northeast and Midwest, populations of the rusty patched bumblebee have declined by about 90%. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/