Yale Center for Environmental Communication

Climate Connections

Science EN ↓ 100 episodes

How 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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Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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Science

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Boston's first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover 10.07.2026

The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs 09.07.2026

Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The rising risk of landslides 08.07.2026

Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

In flood-prone areas on the Texas-Mexico border, predatory loans are a problem 07.07.2026

And it's an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Workers are more likely to be injured on very hot days 06.07.2026

So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for their employees. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

People are getting financial incentives to use less electricity during heat waves 03.07.2026

Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Initiative in North Carolina and Georgia helps residents lower their electricity bills 02.07.2026

It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

How a Maryland soccer complex became more climate resilient 01.07.2026

Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Iowa City's free buses are getting people out of cars 30.06.2026

Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Trout, farmers, and cities are competing for the same water in the Southwest 29.06.2026

But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A beautiful way to reduce flooding in your neighborhood 26.06.2026

Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The AI boom has a dirty energy problem 25.06.2026

Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Fishermen in the Bahamas are collecting data that could improve forecasts 24.06.2026

Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

One Indigenous man's mission to change how the Forest Service thinks about fire 23.06.2026

Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A dirty farm problem could be a climate solution 22.06.2026

Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Small farmers need a better safety net, trade group says 19.06.2026

These farms often grow a variety of crops, which makes them more resilient when extreme weather strikes. But farming this way can make it harder to get crop insurance. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Bees are buzzing on Michigan State's campus 18.06.2026

The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Extreme weather comes for youth sports 17.06.2026

Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

As lone star ticks move north, red meat allergies are on the rise 16.06.2026

Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A Champagne with notes of climate change 15.06.2026

Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Companies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs 12.06.2026

The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Minnesota lawmakers consider lifting ban on new nuclear power plants 11.06.2026

Nuclear power could help the state fully transition to zero-carbon electricity, but the plants can be slow and expensive to build. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Trump EPA move sparks fears over kids' health 10.06.2026

An advocate warns that rolling back a key climate finding could expose children – especially in Black and Brown communities – to more dangerous air pollution. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Arctic warming alters weather patterns across the globe 09.06.2026

Sea ice acts as the planet's air conditioning – one that's melting away. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

A student's expedition to the Antarctic 08.06.2026

Eric Gee helped with research, broadcast to 2 million kids in classrooms, and raised awareness about the need to protect the southern continent. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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