Climate Connections

Author: Vários
Narrator: Vários
Publisher: Podcast
Duration: 2:31:40

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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

What are living shorelines?

13/12/2024 Duration: 01min

They can provide critical wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of flooding and erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Genetic research could help your favorite beans withstand climate change

12/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Scientists are working to breed drought- and heat-tolerance traits into common beans from tepary beans, which are native to the Sonoran desert in Mexico and the U.S. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Extreme weather disrupts education worldwide

11/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Between January 2022 and June 2024, over 400 million students were affected. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Students in Illinois get paid to learn skills for jobs in energy efficiency

10/12/2024 Duration: 01min

‘They're starting to see themselves as a part of the solution.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Some supermarkets are taking a major step to protect the climate. Is yours?

09/12/2024 Duration: 01min

This scorecard shows which companies are reducing pollution from their fridges and freezers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Vicious cycle: Wildfires are making climate change worse

06/12/2024 Duration: 01min

As climate change makes wildfires larger and more intense, they’re putting more carbon pollution into the atmosphere. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Solar development company aims to clean up the dirtiest energy grids

05/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Clearloop is developing solar projects in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, where renewable projects have been slow to get off the ground. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Many U.S. households spend more than 15% of their income on energy, research finds

04/12/2024 Duration: 01min

In some cases, people may forgo food or medicine to pay their energy bills. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Tips for hiking during wildfire season

03/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Plan ahead, have a way to get emergency reports while hiking, and make sure to carry a GPS-enabled device that can call for help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Kids in Portland, Oregon, take a ‘bike bus’ to school

02/12/2024 Duration: 01min

They pedal with their parents in a parade of bikes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Art project encourages Philly residents to take the bus to city parks

29/11/2024 Duration: 01min

A multimedia art project called ‘Routes to Roots’ aims to connect people to the outdoors without using a car. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate change poses new problems for Massachusetts cranberry farmers

28/11/2024 Duration: 01min

Warmer temperatures and more periods of drought are making it increasingly difficult to grow and harvest the iconic crop. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Delicious ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving

27/11/2024 Duration: 01min

You can put potato skins, turkey bones, and more to good use. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Wildfires are forcing hikers off parts of the Pacific Crest Trail

26/11/2024 Duration: 01min

During the 2024 wildfire season, over 600 miles of trail had to be closed. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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‘My life will never be the same.’ Widow speaks out about the dangers of extreme heat

25/11/2024 Duration: 01min

Amy Dishion’s husband died while hiking in Arizona. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Alberta's trout habitat shrinks as streams warm

22/11/2024 Duration: 01min

Climate change is warming streams in the Canadian province’s mountains. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Flooded streets plague Northeast Houston residents

21/11/2024 Duration: 01min

The city’s 2,000-mile system of roadside drainage ditches often fails during storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The first all-electric conference center in the U.S. opens in Ithaca, New York

20/11/2024 Duration: 01min

Heat pumps warm and cool the facility, and its kitchen relies on induction ranges and electric fryers and ovens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Solar energy is powering public landscaping in Oak Park, Illinois

19/11/2024 Duration: 01min

Electric tools provide a cleaner and quieter alternative to gas-powered equipment. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How the Veterans Health Administration is preparing for flood emergencies

18/11/2024 Duration: 01min

The agency has purchased six high-water trucks and extended its telehealth offerings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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