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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Home energy upgrades help older residents stay in their homes 19.03.2026 1:31

Senior Services Plus in Illinois is helping older residents lower energy costs with free insulation, heating upgrades, and other improvements. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Cold winters are no match for modern cold-climate heat pumps 18.03.2026 1:31

In fact, several chilly Nordic countries lead the world in heat pump adoption. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

As heat pumps gain popularity, winter electricity demand is growing 17.03.2026 1:31

But efficiency upgrades and 'demand response' programs can help keep costs down. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Hawaii teens take on the state – and win 16.03.2026 1:31

Young plaintiffs helped secure a landmark climate settlement with the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

How to help your garden withstand climate change 13.03.2026 1:31

Healthy soils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive extreme weather like floods and droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Can soccer fans mobilize for climate action? 12.03.2026 1:31

Heat waves are already harming the sport, one advocate says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

How data could help protect city trees in the Chicago area 11.03.2026 1:31

Researchers are using satellites to spot stress in urban forests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes 10.03.2026 1:31

Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

A sacred Minnesota food is in decline 09.03.2026 1:31

Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Why offshore wind could help the grid 06.03.2026 1:31

Offshore turbines generate electricity reliably at night and in the winter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

The arid Rio Grande basin could become even drier 05.03.2026 1:31

Climate-change-driven drought is hitting the river hard, contributing to water shortages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Some people are getting trapped in place as the climate changes 04.03.2026 1:31

Research shows that the poorest may be least able to move away from harm. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Why inclusive disaster planning can be lifesaving 03.03.2026 1:31

The aftermath of Hurricane Maria showed that people with disabilities can get left behind during an emergency. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

The basics of climate change in 90 seconds 02.03.2026 1:31

CO2 levels are at their highest in human history – and warming the Earth dangerously fast. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

This effort aims to protect 60 million acres of the Amazon rain forest 27.02.2026 1:31

The partnership empowers Indigenous people to steward the land by growing the markets for goods like acai, Brazil nuts, honey, and sustainable rubber. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

How data centers could delay climate progress 26.02.2026 1:31

More dirty gas and coal plants could be turned on to generate the electricity that powers AI growth, polluting the air and harming the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

The Youth Climate Justice Fund empowers young people to lead the climate fight 25.02.2026 1:31

The fund has awarded more than 4 million dollars to youth-led groups in the last few years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

'Deconstruction Academy' teaches people how to reduce construction waste 24.02.2026 1:31

Doors, sinks, windows, floors, and cabinets often end up in a landfill when a building is torn down. A Minnesota-based company is trying to change that. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Grid upgrades are contributing to electricity price increases, research finds 23.02.2026 1:31

In many places, utilities are replacing aging equipment and hardening the grid against climate disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/