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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![What is net metering?]()
What is net metering?
18/10/2024 Duration: 01minThe system allows solar-powered homes to receive credit when energy is sent to the grid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Earthen bricks can be used to build wildfire-resistant homes]()
Earthen bricks can be used to build wildfire-resistant homes
17/10/2024 Duration: 01minIt’s a modern version of an ancient building technique. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Dangerous, unregulated cobalt mines boom as the need for batteries grows]()
Dangerous, unregulated cobalt mines boom as the need for batteries grows
16/10/2024 Duration: 01minMine workers need more protections, says a University of Houston researcher. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Owner of eco-friendly home made out of tires shares lessons learned]()
Owner of eco-friendly home made out of tires shares lessons learned
15/10/2024 Duration: 01minJay and Annie Warmke’s property in Appalachian Ohio has become a sustainability education center. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Foundation pays Georgia farmers to grow trees on former croplands]()
Foundation pays Georgia farmers to grow trees on former croplands
14/10/2024 Duration: 01minThe program can help the climate and the farmers’ pocketbooks. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Puerto Rican lawyer offers free legal assistance to disaster survivors]()
Puerto Rican lawyer offers free legal assistance to disaster survivors
11/10/2024 Duration: 01minJeanne Ortiz-Ortiz lived through Hurricane Maria. She’s now the vice director of the American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Landscapes charred by wildfire can become ground zero for floods and mudslides]()
Landscapes charred by wildfire can become ground zero for floods and mudslides
10/10/2024 Duration: 01minIf you live in a wildfire-prone area, buy flood insurance, experts say. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Solar leasing can make home solar power more accessible]()
Solar leasing can make home solar power more accessible
09/10/2024 Duration: 01minWith leasing, you pay over time rather than upfront. But there are some downsides. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![From waste to watts: How closed landfills can become solar powerhouses]()
From waste to watts: How closed landfills can become solar powerhouses
08/10/2024 Duration: 01minThe wide-open spaces can be ideal sites for solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Energy efficiency job training provides incarcerated people with new career opportunities]()
Energy efficiency job training provides incarcerated people with new career opportunities
07/10/2024 Duration: 01minAbout 25 participants in an Illinois program have been hired in energy efficiency jobs upon their release. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Current climate policies will lead to about 2.7ºC of global warming by the end of the century]()
Current climate policies will lead to about 2.7ºC of global warming by the end of the century
04/10/2024 Duration: 01minThat well exceeds the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5ºC. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![San Francisco visitors can enjoy a free ferry powered by hydrogen]()
San Francisco visitors can enjoy a free ferry powered by hydrogen
03/10/2024 Duration: 01minMost ferries rely on diesel to power trips between ports. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![The real reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others]()
The real reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others
02/10/2024 Duration: 01minSpoiler alert: It isn’t because their blood is sweeter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Tampa residents turn food waste into energy]()
Tampa residents turn food waste into energy
01/10/2024 Duration: 01minThey’re using anaerobic digesters that convert kitchen scraps into fertilizer and cooking gas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Mosquitoes can now be tracked with an app]()
Mosquitoes can now be tracked with an app
30/09/2024 Duration: 01minPhotos uploaded to the app help scientists identify and track these pesky insects. The data is then shared with public health officials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, study finds]()
Cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, study finds
27/09/2024 Duration: 01minNew research links cleaner air to significant health benefits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Denied FEMA Assistance? You can appeal]()
Denied FEMA Assistance? You can appeal
26/09/2024 Duration: 01minA free online tool, available in both English and Spanish, can help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![A new financing model could speed up forest thinning projects]()
A new financing model could speed up forest thinning projects
25/09/2024 Duration: 01minThe projects can help reduce the risk of intense wildfires. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Geoscientist David Padgett turns science into a tool for environmental justice]()
Geoscientist David Padgett turns science into a tool for environmental justice
24/09/2024 Duration: 01minHe offers his expertise to communities struggling with pollution and flooding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Meet Scott Sklar, a renewable energy enthusiast in Arlington, Virginia]()
Meet Scott Sklar, a renewable energy enthusiast in Arlington, Virginia
23/09/2024 Duration: 01minWhen there’s a power outage, people gather at Sklar’s place. During good weather, they take tours and check out what kids call his ‘Back to the Future’ van. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
