Synopsis
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
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![Polar bear population in western Hudson Bay has been reduced by about half]()
Polar bear population in western Hudson Bay has been reduced by about half
21/04/2025 Duration: 01minScientists say climate change and melting sea ice are to blame. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![How a blue-collar Mississippi county went solar]()
How a blue-collar Mississippi county went solar
18/04/2025 Duration: 01minNew installations in Panola County are generating enough energy to power 3,000 homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions]()
‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions
17/04/2025 Duration: 01minLast year, participants in the free three-week program used Minecraft to design a city that runs on clean energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![More open water in the Arctic doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing]()
More open water in the Arctic doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing
16/04/2025 Duration: 01minThe perils of a melting ice highway. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Can your pension withstand climate change?]()
Can your pension withstand climate change?
15/04/2025 Duration: 01minClimate disasters can harm the economy, posing risks to retirement savings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant]()
The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant
14/04/2025 Duration: 01minClimate change and carbon dioxide came up regularly in ‘60s-era Congressional hearings, a team of Harvard historians has found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Nonprofit ‘Out in Climate’ connects queer people working in climate and sustainability]()
Nonprofit ‘Out in Climate’ connects queer people working in climate and sustainability
11/04/2025 Duration: 01min‘Radical imagination and creativity and reinvention is something that queer people have to bring to the climate movement.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years]()
Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years
10/04/2025 Duration: 01minA research scientist found that many 1970s-era models were ‘pretty much spot-on.’ Today’s models are far more advanced. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![‘We feel called to care for that environment’: Pennsylvania church goes solar]()
‘We feel called to care for that environment’: Pennsylvania church goes solar
09/04/2025 Duration: 01minThe panels will cut pollution and save the church tens of thousands of dollars. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Texans can save hundreds of dollars each year by switching to heat pumps]()
Texans can save hundreds of dollars each year by switching to heat pumps
08/04/2025 Duration: 01minThe home heating and cooling devices can help homeowners save more than $300 annually, an expert says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Recycled water helps a California community adapt to worsening droughts]()
Recycled water helps a California community adapt to worsening droughts
07/04/2025 Duration: 01minOrange County purifies wastewater to replenish its critical aquifer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![A faster, greener way to build homes]()
A faster, greener way to build homes
04/04/2025 Duration: 01minAutomated modular construction can create better-sealed, more efficient apartment buildings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![The overlooked power of public utility commissions]()
The overlooked power of public utility commissions
03/04/2025 Duration: 01minFew people know about them, but their impact is huge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Power outages put diabetes patients at risk]()
Power outages put diabetes patients at risk
02/04/2025 Duration: 01minInsulin pumps and glucose monitors often rely on having a source of electricity, making planning essential. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![A play that confronts climate change with humor]()
A play that confronts climate change with humor
01/04/2025 Duration: 01min‘Come Along for the Ride,’ with upcoming performances in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, blends grief and comedy on stage. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Wasted energy could be costing you thousands]()
Wasted energy could be costing you thousands
31/03/2025 Duration: 01minAn HVAC expert says an energy audit can show homeowners which upgrades will help the most. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Goodbye gas, hello sustainability]()
Goodbye gas, hello sustainability
28/03/2025 Duration: 01minA California couple ditched gas, converting their home to run entirely on clean electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors]()
Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors
27/03/2025 Duration: 01minA New Orleans native set up a buddy system that pairs people across state lines. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Clean energy is powering local economies in Texas]()
Clean energy is powering local economies in Texas
26/03/2025 Duration: 01minWind, solar, and battery storage projects are generating billions in tax revenue for communities, a University of Texas study finds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![A Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off]()
A Colorado couple invested in wildfire protection for their home. It paid off
25/03/2025 Duration: 01minMonths before a wildfire, they’d taken steps to prevent fires from reaching their house. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
