Yale Center for Environmental Communication

Climate Connections

Science EN ↓ 169 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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.yaleclimateconnections.org

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Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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Science

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2026

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Episodes

When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps 06.08.2026

Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year 05.08.2026

Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water 04.08.2026

As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Boston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a problem 03.08.2026

Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up.   Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

It's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports 31.07.2026

As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks 30.07.2026

The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Climate change causes the ocean's waters to expand 29.07.2026

It's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems 28.07.2026

The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab 27.07.2026

The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape 24.07.2026

When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Simple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less polluting 23.07.2026

When mixed with oxygen, nitrogen in wastewater creates nitrous oxide, a powerful global warming gas. But there are ways to reduce the harm. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out 22.07.2026

Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

The hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate 21.07.2026

Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Kids plant trees, change neighborhoods 20.07.2026

The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Coeur d'Alene Tribe saves with solar-powered rec center 17.07.2026

Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

They were offered free flood protection. So why are so few homeowners saying yes? 16.07.2026

A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Reflective paint can keep your home cooler 15.07.2026

It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

You can help scientists study walruses 14.07.2026

A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects 13.07.2026

Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at  https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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/ 

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