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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![How a solar job training program changed one woman’s life]()
How a solar job training program changed one woman’s life
24/03/2025 Duration: 01minToday, Jacinta Goggles is working to expand solar access on the Wind River Reservation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Heat pump water heater: climate hero?]()
Heat pump water heater: climate hero?
21/03/2025 Duration: 01minWestern utilities are testing the potential of heat pump water heaters to heat up water during times when solar energy is abundant. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information]()
Wildfire survivor says it should be easier for the public to access satellite information
20/03/2025 Duration: 01minBrianna Pagán, a satellite expert, lost her home in a wildfire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Natural building material could be used for safer refugee housing]()
Natural building material could be used for safer refugee housing
19/03/2025 Duration: 01minJutin, a material made from jute, can be used to build sturdy yet lightweight structures that stay cooler during summer heat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![What to do when you return home after a wildfire]()
What to do when you return home after a wildfire
18/03/2025 Duration: 01minCheck for structural damage and gas leaks and take pictures of damage before you move back in. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![More support needed for disaster survivors who speak little English]()
More support needed for disaster survivors who speak little English
17/03/2025 Duration: 01minA law requires federal relief efforts to try to reach people with limited English skills, but gaps remain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Climate disasters hit harder when you don’t have a bank account]()
Climate disasters hit harder when you don’t have a bank account
14/03/2025 Duration: 01minPeople without bank accounts can face difficulty receiving aid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Warming climate disrupts food prices in northern Ontario]()
Warming climate disrupts food prices in northern Ontario
13/03/2025 Duration: 01minShorter ice seasons make transportation and hunting more difficult. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Vermont resident quits traveling by plane]()
Vermont resident quits traveling by plane
12/03/2025 Duration: 01min‘I found slowing down, particularly spending most of my transportation time walking and biking and taking the train, brings me great joy.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![When the power went out, an electric car kept the AC running]()
When the power went out, an electric car kept the AC running
11/03/2025 Duration: 01minA Georgia man used his EV to stay cool for days after Hurricane Helene. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Energy-efficient housing doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think]()
Energy-efficient housing doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think
10/03/2025 Duration: 01minBoston’s Kenzi project blends cutting-edge energy efficiency with affordability. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![For Arctic scientists, climate change is impossible to ignore]()
For Arctic scientists, climate change is impossible to ignore
07/03/2025 Duration: 01minResearchers at a remote station in Canada’s Northwest Territories have contended with wildfire and melting permafrost. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![A ‘scavenger hunt’ that could help preserve Rocky Mountain alpine plants]()
A ‘scavenger hunt’ that could help preserve Rocky Mountain alpine plants
06/03/2025 Duration: 01minEmily Griffoul of Colorado’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is searching mountain landscapes for plants that are in trouble as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Why electric cars might save you money in the future]()
Why electric cars might save you money in the future
05/03/2025 Duration: 01minEV drivers often save big on certain costs in the long run. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![How to sort fact from fiction after a weather disaster]()
How to sort fact from fiction after a weather disaster
04/03/2025 Duration: 01minIn emergency situations, inaccurate rumors can spread like wildfire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Climate change is forcing pregnant caribou to make dangerous decisions]()
Climate change is forcing pregnant caribou to make dangerous decisions
03/03/2025 Duration: 01minEarly ice melt means caribou have to swim or walk longer routes to reach birthing grounds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Aluminum is essential to many everyday products – but at what environmental cost?]()
Aluminum is essential to many everyday products – but at what environmental cost?
28/02/2025 Duration: 01minDemand for many of those products is growing rapidly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![‘Holy cow!’ Mangroves discovered in Georgia, farther north than ever before]()
‘Holy cow!’ Mangroves discovered in Georgia, farther north than ever before
27/02/2025 Duration: 01minA warmer climate is enabling the trees to grow outside of Florida for the first time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Scientists are trying to figure out how to help the ocean absorb even more climate-changing pollution]()
Scientists are trying to figure out how to help the ocean absorb even more climate-changing pollution
26/02/2025 Duration: 01minThey want to accelerate a natural process that locks down carbon dioxide for thousands of years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Art shines a light on urban flooding in Philadelphia]()
Art shines a light on urban flooding in Philadelphia
25/02/2025 Duration: 01minA new community space in the Germantown neighborhood helps residents understand and prepare for storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
