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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New guide helps church communities respond to climate change
December 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey can provide spiritual guidance, and in some cases, a physical sanctuary after a disaster. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How climate change influences ‘lake effect’ snow
December 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAs the Great Lakes get warmer and stay ice-free longer in the winter, more evaporation occurs, leading to some heavier snowfalls. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New Orleans company recycles glass by crushing it into sand
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSome of Glass Half Full’s sand was used to help restore a marsh damaged by Hurricane Ida. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Community group helps prepare the Anacostia River for climate change
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Anacostia Watershed Society restores wetlands, installs rain gardens, and plants trees that filter pollution and slow stormwater. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Shift in tuna populations could cost small Pacific islands $90 million a year
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWarming ocean waters are expected to push the tuna out of the islands’ jurisdiction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nonprofit helps a Detroit neighborhood learn about solar
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany people in the community struggle with expensive electricity bills. Going solar can help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Changing rainfall patterns threaten insects in the tropics
December 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBArthropod populations fall during both drought and periods of heavy rain, recent research finds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Eight states, 30 cities team up to reduce flooding threat along the Mississippi
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’ve partnered with Ducks Unlimited to restore more than 60 wetlands that will hold floodwaters during storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New Jersey wants to restore 10,000 acres of ‘fairy-tale’ forest
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRising seas threaten to kill the state’s dwindling Atlantic white cedar forests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fayetteville, Arkansas, establishes fund for climate refugees
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA resident donated $100,000 to help resettle new people. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Confusion over food labels creates unnecessary waste and pollution
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBReFED, a food waste nonprofit, is pushing for regulations to standardize the dates that appear on food packaging. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What’s the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon, and a cyclone?
December 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBNo matter what you call these storms, climate change is making them more dangerous. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hydropower could provide electricity to more people in sub-Saharan Africa
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAnd it could be paired with other renewable sources to ensure a reliable energy supply, says Carnegie Mellon researcher Paulina Jaramillo. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Specialists still assessing damage months after flood soaks Appalachian artifacts
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBOriginal recordings, interviews, and film footage were inundated during last summer’s flood in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New solar-powered car designed to travel up to 40 miles on sunshine alone
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThat’s enough to cover many people’s daily commutes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The trouble with toilet paper (and other tissue)
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany tissue products come with a cost to the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
An idea that could help replenish California’s groundwater supplies
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGroundwater pumping during droughts is straining the state’s underground aquifers, but this approach might help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How rising sea levels could damage building foundations
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSalty water can seep through cracks, corroding steel supports. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters contributed to devastating storm in Alaska
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe remains of Typhoon Merbok wreaked havoc in the state in September. Warm waters enabled it to form much closer to Alaska than normal. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Teen school board member wants to expand climate change curriculum
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHigh school senior Shiva Rajbhandari won a seat on the Boise Board of Education in September. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change made rain more extreme during Pakistan’s deadly 2022 floods
November 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe disaster killed more than 1,500 people and destroyed over 2 million homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Warmer winters limit lake ice skating opportunities in Vermont
November 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s getting more challenging for Lake Morey Resort to maintain its four-mile-long skating track. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to reduce food waste from your Thanksgiving feast
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAbout 300 million pounds of food go to waste around the holiday. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wisconsin program aim to boost diversity in clean energy economy
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBParticipants in a recent pilot project learned about ways to build their businesses. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tree planting project aims to cool Tucson neighborhoods, provide food
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is helping people grow and care for velvet mesquite trees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
More than half of infectious diseases may be aggravated by climate change
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWarmer temperatures, changes in precipitation, and extreme weather can all shift the distribution and risk of disease, researchers find. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How a hurricane changed a Texas woman’s life
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBShe decided to take action to protect the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Olympic cross-country skier pushes Congress to act on climate
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe’s worried about the toll climate change is taking on snow — and his sport. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Five countries have cost the world $6 trillion in global warming losses
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBClimate change is causing substantial economic damage, recent research finds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jackson, Mississippi water crisis put dialysis patients in danger
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany dialysis clinics had to scramble to bring in clean water. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
National Weather Service revises Spanish terms for severe storms
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBDifferences in dialects can make it tricky to communicate weather risks to Spanish speakers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California produces disaster-readiness guides in more than 20 languages
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSome state residents speak a language other than Spanish or English. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researchers design wind turbine inspired by flexible palm trees
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe turbine can better withstand high winds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Historic Black cemeteries threatened by extreme weather
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘When you lose that cemetery, you lose a huge part of African American history and cultural identity.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Nonprofit helps Latino residents implement climate solutions in their communities
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBDefensores de la Cuenca conducts programs in Spanish, and participants are paid for their time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How climate change could dry up hydropower in some regions
November 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBut other areas are expected to see increased hydropower capacity as precipitation increases. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The Red Cross needs disaster relief volunteers more than ever
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBVolunteers set up shelters, arrange hot meals, and provide psychological first aid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Weather Channel launches 24/7 Spanish-language streaming network
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSpanish-language weather information can be hard to find in the U.S. The Weather Channel en Español wants to fill that gap. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Reducing fossil fuel use will help make life easier for many people with asthma
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBEspecially residents of low-income, minority communities that are overburdened with pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why experts worry about ‘rapid intensification’ of hurricanes
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe consequences can be devastating. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘Phantom’ power is responsible for up to 10% of a home’s energy use
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe electricity that your gadgets use during standby mode could be driving up your utility bill. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
U.S. coal use is falling, but some communities still bear pollution burden
October 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBA recent study of 11 states finds that natural gas plants are disproportionately located in communities of color and low-income areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Latina leader wants to build a more inclusive climate movement
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBLatino communities are among the most harmed by climate change, but language barriers and busy work schedules can make it difficult for people to get involved. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Economic benefits of wind, solar in rural Appalachia could top $65 billion
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBRenewable energy projects would generate local tax revenue, land lease payments, and wages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
California ranch works to replenish groundwater supplies
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBRainwater percolates from farm fields into an underground aquifer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New book helps parents have ‘the climate talk’ with kids
October 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBIt stars a squirrel named Coco. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Indianapolis adds more than 80 electric and electric-hybrid buses
October 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBThe transition away from diesel will reduce the fleet’s air pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fire lookout and TikTok star gets her audience thinking about wildfires
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBShe makes funny videos about her job in the New Mexico wilderness. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Cryptocurrencies use more electricity in a year than Norway
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBBut the industry could cause less harm by adopting processes that use less computing power and by switching to renewable energy sources. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Titanium dioxide coating could keep roads and bike paths cooler
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBLike mineral sunscreen, it works by reflecting UVA and UVB rays from the sun. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/