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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May 21, 2024 1 min

Recent advances in technology could boost geothermal energy’s prospects.

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For one thing, the county installed 1,700 AC units in public housing last year.

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So Mississippi State University and Keesler Air Force Base are working on a project to shield a 2.5-mile stretch of the city from erosion.

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‘There can be standing water in the village nearly any day of the year.’

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They serve as flood barriers and store climate-warming carbon pollution.

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Solar Holler founder Dan Conant wants to create new career paths for young West Virginians.

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Climate change is squeezing the habitat of this colorful fish.

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May 10, 2024 1 min

Urban areas with trees can be as much as 15 degrees cooler Fahrenheit than areas with less foliage. Learn more at https://...

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Heat-related illnesses are a growing risk as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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Over its lifetime, an electric vehicle produces much less climate-warming pollution than a similar gas-powered car.

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Low-intensity fires help clear out dead wood and vegetation, reducing the fuel available when a wildfire comes along. Lear...

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Induction stoves are one chef’s preferred way to serve up delicious food. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections...

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Prometheus Materials is creating a cement made from algae.

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Denver has some of the highest levels of ground-level ozone in the U.S.

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Extreme heat, poaching, and habitat loss are pushing the animals closer to extinction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclima...

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Loan programs in 30 states are helping owners revitalize old, inefficient buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimate...

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Climate change is making some traditional foods harder to find, so community members are looking to new ways to increase food security.

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The bases of the turbines attract fish, survey respondents reported.

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It’s equipped with electric appliances, tight insulation, and 41 solar panels.

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April 24, 2024 1 min

They have several advantages over battery-powered EVs for trucking.

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