Climate Connections
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.
Episodes
For many Pittsburgh residents, wet basements pose health risks
Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
'Oyster castles' to help keep a South Carolina community safe from erosion
A nearly 2,000-foot-long wall covered in oysters will restore natural habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
This Texas county is mapping climate risks – and the people most exposed
The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
One dollar spent preparing for disasters can save six
The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Some coastal towns in North Carolina now flood up to 100 days a year
Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Kids can help after a disaster
Getting children involved in disaster recovery in age-appropriate ways can help them process their experience. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Art installation makes it easier to visualize sea level rise
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/
Students build EV chargers, gain skills for green jobs
A Sacramento project offered young people from underserved communities hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
This city's winters are disappearing fast
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/
After a flood, some manufactured home residents sometimes have nowhere safe to rebuild
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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Hot weather linked to workplace injuries, even indoors
Researchers found that the risk grows when the heat index exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit and increases sharply at higher temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Churches could become cooling centers during heat waves
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/
A pro soccer star's struggle highlights youth sports risks
Young people often lack the medical resources available to professional athletes when heat and smoke create hazardous conditions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Incarcerated people swelter in scorching Texas prisons
More than half of people incarcerated in the state's prisons sleep in areas without air conditioning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Young athletes face growing risks from extreme heat
An expert says schools can protect players by adjusting practices, training coaches, and encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Meet an educator-turned-climate advocate
Jonathan Klein began pushing for climate action in schools after attending a protest with his daughter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution
Ocean acidification makes it harder for corals to grow and for oysters and clams to create shells. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Cover crops help make soils healthy
Growing crops like rye and clover between harvests gives the soil better defenses against extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Proper maintenance can help trees withstand hurricanes
Planting the right tree species in the right spots is also important. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Cities shouldn't wait for an extreme weather wake-up call, researcher says
Instead, they need to prepare now for events worse than anything in the historical record. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How does climate change affect tornadoes?
Scientists are trying to figure it out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
New 'living seawall' habitat in Boston is already teeming with life
The nonprofit Boston Harbor Now added concrete panels to seawalls that mimic rocky tidal habitats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Philadelphia neighborhood may finally get some flood relief
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 vulnerable homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Seattle wasn't built for this much heat
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off
It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves
For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf
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 https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers
Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A Champagne with notes of climate change
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
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
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
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
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
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/
Flooding is rewriting the rules for this Pennsylvania farm
A farmer is turning to neighbors on higher ground as extreme weather reshapes her business. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Heavier downpours worsen sanitation problems in informal settlements
More than 1 billion people worldwide live in such areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How solar devices can save lives in an emergency
They can keep medicine cool, power medical equipment, or charge a phone during power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Extreme heat is hitting rural America hard
Many people live far from cooling centers and hospitals. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why you might want a minisplit to heat and cool your home
These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Air conditioning can save lives, but not everyone has it
Some lower-income people are choosing between cooling and food. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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