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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June 25, 2026 1 min

Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants.

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Fishing boats equipped with sensors are gathering data on ocean depth and temperature.

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Ryan Reed says restoring cultural burning practices can help prevent catastrophic wildfires.

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Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel.

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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.

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The university is converting acres of grass into wildflower meadows that attract pollinators.

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Dangerous heat, smoky air, and heavy rain cause canceled practices and competitions.

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Its bites can trigger an immune response to red meat.

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Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather.

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The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects.

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Nuclear power could help the state fully transition to zero-carbon electricity, but the plants can be slow and expensive to build.

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An advocate warns that rolling back a key climate finding could expose children – especially in Black and Brown communities – to more dangerous air pollution.

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Sea ice acts as the planet's air conditioning – one that's melting away.

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Eric Gee helped with research, broadcast to 2 million kids in classrooms, and raised awareness about the need to protect the southern continent.

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A farmer is turning to neighbors on higher ground as extreme weather reshapes her business.

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More than 1 billion people worldwide live in such areas.

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They can keep medicine cool, power medical equipment, or charge a phone during power outages.

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Many people live far from cooling centers and hospitals.

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These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill.

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Some lower-income people are choosing between cooling and food.

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