Climate Connections
1,220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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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Bill McKibben rallies adults over 60 to fight for climate action
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMcKibben’s organization, Third Act, organizes seniors to write letters, hold sit-ins, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Flu-like Valley fever is on the rise. There’s a climate link
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAbout 20,000 cases were reported to the CDC in 2019, up sevenfold from 1999. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Pilot project uses volcanic ash to make cement
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe project takes advantage of ash from a 2021 eruption on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Third-party solar financing remains in legal limbo in some states
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe financing approach can make it easier for property owners to pay for rooftop solar. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What it’s like to road trip cross-country in an electric car
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBOne couple drove over 8,000 miles, spending a third of what they would have paid in gas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How local-level laws can protect trees during construction
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBUrban trees offer huge benefits, but they’re often cut down or damaged by development. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Oregon nonprofit offers incentives for energy efficiency and fire-resistant home improvements
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEnergy Trust of Oregon encourages residents to incorporate fire-resistant and efficient features into their homes, such as insulation and triple-paned windows. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Dust storms are on the rise in the Southwest. That could harm health
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBExposure to dust storms can cause eye irritation and in some cases, severe respiratory distress. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tips for keeping your pets safe in a hurricane
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEmily Wood, director of Broward County Animal Care and Adoption in Florida, recommends people make a pet-friendly evacuation plan and get their animals microchipped. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Buyout programs aren’t serving everyone who needs help after a flood, planner warns
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe programs offer homeowners financial compensation in exchange for leaving flood-prone areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Online marketplace helps companies buy solar energy from underinvested communities
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBOn the Solar Stewards marketplace, companies can purchase solar power generated by community centers, schools, and places of worship. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
American Samoa's coastal communities face worsened sea-level rise
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEncroaching seas and land subsidence are reshaping ways of life in the U.S. territory in the South Pacific. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Mosquito that can carry viral infections spreads northward in U.S.
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAedes aegypti mosquitoes, which can transmit dengue and Zika after biting an infected person, have been documented recently in Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fort Liberty installs floating solar panels
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Army installation formerly known as Fort Bragg is going solar, enabling it to power essential services during power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Many consumers find food labels confusing, contributing to food waste
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB“Use by.” “Best before.” “Sell by.” What does it all mean, anyway? Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Corn-based ethanol is not as good for the climate as once thought
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe environmental repercussions of plowing grasslands and using fertilizer can outweigh the benefits to the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Conservative nonprofit promotes renewable energy
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Conservative Energy Network supports more diversified and cleaner energy sources — and they say it will be good for the economy and national security. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Most Americans underestimate the popularity of policies to protect the climate
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIn reality, about two-thirds of Americans support transformative climate policies, like a carbon tax or Green New Deal. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Brooklyn-based company helps buildings become cleaner and greener
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBTo make electric and energy-efficient installations more accessible, BlocPower provides them at little to no upfront cost. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Solar trade group helps minority- and women-owned firms grow in the solar industry
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Solar Energy Industries Association created a database of companies owned by minorities, veterans, and women. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A father and son take a bike trip inspired by climate change
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA weeklong trek from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia, raised $9,000 for the Triangle Land Conservancy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New book celebrates women driving climate action
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘Love Your Mother’ profiles 50 climate champions, one in each U.S. state. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fire survivors in Oregon community find hope in resident-owned cooperative
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe approach is helping to ensure their housing remains affordable. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Ann Arbor community aims to become one of the first carbon-neutral neighborhoods in the U.S.
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGrant funding will help pay for updates, weatherization, and electrification of homes in the Bryant neighborhood. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Vienna museum uses tilted paintings to spark climate conversations
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe ‘A Few Degrees More’ exhibition at the Leopold Museum shows how disruptive a few degrees can be. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The sun powers a Syracuse community farm in more ways than one
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRefugees from places like Somalia and Bhutan have the opportunity to grow food for themselves and their communities at Salt City Harvest Farm. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Can EVs meet the needs of rural drivers?
January 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBManufacturers are offering a growing number of electric vehicles with longer ranges and all-wheel drive. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Simple energy-saving tips for winter
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBReducing energy use during the winter can save money and reduce pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tree thinning in dense forests could bolster Western snowpack, researchers suggest
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIn a Washington state forest, a research team thinned trees and created small clearings, leading to more snow accumulation on the forest floor. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Seattle-area agency distributes free air filtration kits to low-income residents
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Seattle and King County Public Health Department is working to ensure that all residents have access to tools for protecting themselves against wildfire smoke. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
People build artificial beaver dams in drought-stricken Montana
January 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re hoping that the new dams will eventually attract real beavers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
‘Heat Ready Schools’ project helps schools keep students safe during extreme heat
January 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBShaded playgrounds, reusable water bottles, and training for teachers can help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Zoning law helps protect South Carolina’s St. Helena Island from sea level rise
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe island is a cultural center for the Gullah/Geechee people. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researchers study how to help forests thrive in a warmer climate
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAt a clear-cut area in Washington state, they planted 14,000 trees adapted to warmer conditions. The researchers are sharing lessons learned with others. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
For many Puerto Ricans who moved after Hurricane Maria, a sense of loss remains
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA researcher at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, has been studying the mental health impacts of relocation after a disaster. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to clear wildfire smoke from indoor air with a DIY air filter
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBYou’ll need a box fan and a furnace filter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Smartphone apps help rural Alaskans monitor effects of warming climate
January 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBParticipants can record coastal erosion rates, sea ice melt dates, and other data. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How artists can raise awareness of climate risks and solutions
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWith chalk art, colorful shade structures, and more, artists can help people understand and address climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Youth community center in Richmond, California, becomes a ‘resilience hub’
January 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWith the addition of a solar and battery system, it will soon be a place where residents can gather when grid power goes out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
19th-century records help show impact of climate change on plants
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSome plants in New York state are flowering an average of 10 days earlier and leafing out 19 days earlier in the spring than they did in the 1800s. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Puerto Rico group helps protect abuse survivors during and after disasters
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBreakdowns after Hurricane Maria left some domestic abuse survivors in an especially dangerous situation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
North Carolina has suffered disastrous floods. Could farmers help?
January 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBResearchers are exploring whether farmers could hold water on their land temporarily, reducing floods downstream. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researchers identify potential climate havens for vulnerable plants and animals
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBKnown as ‘climate refugia,’ these places are better buffered from severe impacts of global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Boston-area organizer helps communities get ready for more extreme heat waves
January 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBShe says listening to residents’ input is crucial. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Older adults can be particularly vulnerable during weather disasters
January 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s an urgent issue as extreme weather grows more common. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The warming climate is altering a key amphibian habitat
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany amphibians lay their eggs in shallow, seasonal wetlands known as vernal pools. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘Amphibious’ houses are designed to float during floods
December 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBuoyant blocks help the house float, and rails ensure it returns to its original placement when the water recedes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Puerto Ricans and Florida residents show how communities help each other after disasters
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany Floridians hosted friends or family after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Discarded oyster shells used to build new reefs in coastal Louisiana
December 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe oyster reefs help protect the state’s coasts from extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New building code in Kaua’i accounts for projected sea level rise
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe island in the Hawaiian archipelago has developed ambitious requirements for some new construction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/