Podcast
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.
- Natural Sciences chart
- #101
- Episodes
- 112
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 2 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 19 hours ago
Episodes
112 episodes, newest first
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An Ohio city is raising about $100,000 a year for solar through a carbon fee
Show notes
Voters in Athens, Ohio, chose to add about $1.80 a month to their utility bills to help fund local solar projects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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In some states, you can now plug solar panels into your wall
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Plug-in systems are small but can save renters and homeowners hundreds of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme
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Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Electric cars help China weather the global energy crisis
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The world's largest importer of crude oil has cut transportation-related oil use by 16% since the Iran war started – in part by adopting EVs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Why the NAACP is suing xAI
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A data center in South Memphis owned by an Elon Musk company is at the center of a legal fight over air pollution and environmental justice. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Poor apple crop blamed on early spring, late freeze
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In a Maryland orchard, one researcher is searching for apple varieties that can handle these swings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Online tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states
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It also shows how each representative voted. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Millions of older adults face extreme weather alone
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Many U.S. seniors live in single-family homes, far from friends and neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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An asthma diagnosis led him to document Detroit's air pollution
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Darren Riley learned that pollution from an oil refinery, industrial facilities, and heavy truck traffic could be affecting his community's health. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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California restoration project turns sinking farmland into wetlands
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The Nature Conservancy is flooding portions of a delta island to slow land subsidence and create habitat for wildlife. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Extreme weather could threaten half of U.S. drinking water systems
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Flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and rising seas can damage water infrastructure and disrupt treatment and supply. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Rain gardens and trees are helping Pittsburgh reduce flooding
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'Green' infrastructure can help control stormwater and prevent polluted wastewater from overflowing into rivers and streams. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Houses of worship in New York City prepare for growing climate threats
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Free climate-readiness audits are helping religious organizations identify ways to buttress their buildings for extreme heat, flooding, and other dangers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes
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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. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Coeur d'Alene Tribe works to restore native prairie
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A nearly $1 million grant is helping restore remnant Palouse prairie and reestablish native plants on tribal land. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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These ingenious fishponds fed Hawaiians before colonialism
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Restoring these fisheries could make Hawaii more self-sufficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Fitness influencers make the case for plant-based protein
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Advocates say eating more plants could benefit athletes' health while also reducing the climate impact of their diets. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Only about half of U.S. teens can correctly identify the causes of climate change
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But over 80% say they're worried about it. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Monterey Bay area in California is investing in climate change resiliency and training a workforce
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Colleges and universities in the area are teaching people skills like habitat restoration and piloting drones to monitor coastal changes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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She had unexplained blood pressure fluctuations and bouts of pneumonia. It took years to learn why
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Today, Tami McGraw runs a Facebook support group for others with her condition. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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