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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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:31
The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:31
At the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, visitors learn about clean energy and glacier melt. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:31
A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors. Learn more at…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:31
Incarcerated people have experienced flooded cells, a loss of running water, and power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:31
More extreme storms could increase the threat in mountainous areas where steep slopes already create hazards. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:31
After seeing blocked roads and power outages leave people without food and water, she decided to create a YouTube series to help others get ready. Learn more at…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:31
Maps that account for rainfall and overwhelmed storm drains show greater risks than traditional flood plain maps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:31
Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:31
A nearly 2,000-foot-long wall covered in oysters will restore natural habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:31
The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:31
The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. Learn more at…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:31
Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:31
Getting children involved in disaster recovery in age-appropriate ways can help them process their experience. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:31
A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:31
A Sacramento project offered young people from underserved communities hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:31
Reno's fall freeze is arriving over a month later than in the past – the biggest shift in the nation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:31
Zoning restrictions can prevent new manufactured home parks from opening in safer locations, forcing disaster survivors to return to flood-prone areas. Learn more at…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:31
Researchers found that the risk grows when the heat index exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit and increases sharply at higher temperatures. Learn more at…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:31
A Duke University program is training rural faith leaders to educate residents and provide relief during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:31
Young people often lack the medical resources available to professional athletes when heat and smoke create hazardous conditions. Learn more at…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:31
More than half of people incarcerated in the state's prisons sleep in areas without air conditioning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:31
An expert says schools can protect players by adjusting practices, training coaches, and encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms. Learn more at…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:31
Jonathan Klein began pushing for climate action in schools after attending a protest with his daughter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:31
Ocean acidification makes it harder for corals to grow and for oysters and clams to create shells. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:31
Growing crops like rye and clover between harvests gives the soil better defenses against extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:31
Planting the right tree species in the right spots is also important. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:31
Instead, they need to prepare now for events worse than anything in the historical record. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:31
Scientists are trying to figure it out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:31
The nonprofit Boston Harbor Now added concrete panels to seawalls that mimic rocky tidal habitats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:31
As climate change makes flooding worse, the city has proposed building a levee, improving stormwater drainage, creating a wetland park, and offering buyouts for the most…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:31
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:31
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:31
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:31
It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:31
For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:31
The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. Learn more at…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:31
Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:31
Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn more at…
Aug 5, 2026 · 1:31
Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:31
Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:31
As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:31
The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:31
It's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:31
Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:31
A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:31
It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:31
A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:31
Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:31
The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:31
Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:31
Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:31
And it's an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:31
Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:31
It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 1, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:31
Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:31
But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:31
Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:31
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/
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:31
Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:31
Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:31
Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:31
The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:31
Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:31
Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:31
Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:31
The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. Learn more at…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:31
Sea ice acts as the planet's air conditioning – one that's melting away. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:31
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:31
A farmer is turning to neighbors on higher ground as extreme weather reshapes her business. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:31
More than 1 billion people worldwide live in such areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:31
They can keep medicine cool, power medical equipment, or charge a phone during power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:31
Many people live far from cooling centers and hospitals. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:31
These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 29, 2026 · 1:31
Some lower-income people are choosing between cooling and food. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 28, 2026 · 1:31
Hot temperatures can overwhelm bees' natural cooling systems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 27, 2026 · 1:31
Here's why – and what you can do to protect them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 26, 2026 · 1:31
Rich, healthy soil helps his crops withstand both floods and droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 25, 2026 · 1:31
As electric vehicles grow in popularity, firefighters in Minnesota and beyond are training for these emergencies. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 22, 2026 · 1:31
As electricity and gas prices rise, try these simple steps to bring utility bills down. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 21, 2026 · 1:31
Farm workers, including kids, can suffer from nicotine poisoning when they handle tobacco leaves – a threat that's growing in a warming climate. Learn more at…
May 20, 2026 · 1:31
Peatlands lock away climate-warming carbon, so preserving them is critical to the planet's future. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 19, 2026 · 1:31
A massive landslide sent huge waves crashing back and forth in a fjord. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 18, 2026 · 1:31
It can save money and build relationships – all while helping fight climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 15, 2026 · 1:31
A 'climate battery' system helps plants thrive all winter – no fossil fuels needed. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 14, 2026 · 1:31
Student teams will compete this weekend in the annual Solar Boat Regatta in Minnesota. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 13, 2026 · 1:31
A therapist says many of his patients are still struggling with mental health consequences, three years after the disaster. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 12, 2026 · 1:31
Julia Kern says warming winters are transforming her sport — and pushing her to act. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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