Climate Connections

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.

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October 15, 2026 • 1 min

The state's Blue Acres program helps people move out of areas at high risk of flooding and converts their former properties to open space.

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A nearly $1 million grant is helping restore remnant Palouse prairie and reestablish native plants on tribal land.

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Restoring these fisheries could make Hawaii more self-sufficient.

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Advocates say eating more plants could benefit athletes' health while also reducing the climate impact of their diets.

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But over 80% say they're worried about it.

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Colleges and universities in the area are teaching people skills like habitat restoration and piloting drones to monitor coastal changes.

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Today, Tami McGraw runs a Facebook support group for others with her condition.

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A 10-step support program helps people acknowledge the severity of climate change, sit with uncertainty, and build the resilience to make a difference.

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Inspired by the Menominee Tribe and Reservation in Wisconsin, the game tasks players with responding to floods, fires, droughts, and other extreme weather events.

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The city's Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more.

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Climate change is making glacial lake outbursts much more frequent.

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Lone star tick bites can cause alpha-gal syndrome, which involves an allergic reaction to red meat and other animal products.

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The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts.

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At the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, visitors learn about clean energy and glacier melt.

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A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors.

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Incarcerated people have experienced flooded cells, a loss of running water, and power outages.

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More extreme storms could increase the threat in mountainous areas where steep slopes already create hazards.

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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.

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Maps that account for rainfall and overwhelmed storm drains show greater risks than traditional flood plain maps.

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Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes.

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