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
-
![Cargo trucks cause a lot of pollution. Electrifying them could help]()
Cargo trucks cause a lot of pollution. Electrifying them could help
27/01/2025 Duration: 01minAt the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, a coalition plans to lease electric trucks and offer affordable charging. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Nonprofit works to support crops grown in the Mississippi Delta]()
Nonprofit works to support crops grown in the Mississippi Delta
24/01/2025 Duration: 01minDelta Harvest is partnering with the World Wildlife Fund to create a network of women and Black-owned specialty rice farms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![An artist is painting a vision of a better world]()
An artist is painting a vision of a better world
23/01/2025 Duration: 01minShe’s using her paintbrush to show what climate solutions look like. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Chirps and songs can be signs of an ecosystem’s health]()
Chirps and songs can be signs of an ecosystem’s health
22/01/2025 Duration: 01minAs the climate changes, animals are modifying their behavior – and sometimes those changes are easier to hear than to see. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Love the planet, one recipe at a time]()
Love the planet, one recipe at a time
21/01/2025 Duration: 01minA new cookbook blends vegetarian recipes with tips for making eco-friendly food choices. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Moose vs. ticks: a battle of giants and bloodsuckers]()
Moose vs. ticks: a battle of giants and bloodsuckers
20/01/2025 Duration: 01minWinter ticks are tiny, but their impact on moose is massive – and climate change is worsening the threat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Rescue dogs sniff out scat to help protect an endangered species]()
Rescue dogs sniff out scat to help protect an endangered species
17/01/2025 Duration: 01minThe dogs are helping to monitor the San Joaquin kit fox, which lives in a part of California where solar farms are growing rapidly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![When the grid goes down, solar power can step up]()
When the grid goes down, solar power can step up
16/01/2025 Duration: 01minLow-pollution solar-powered generators can help communities in crisis. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Why a comedian is using jokes to talk about climate change]()
Why a comedian is using jokes to talk about climate change
15/01/2025 Duration: 01minMost people think it’s no laughing matter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Solar jobs come in many shapes and sizes]()
Solar jobs come in many shapes and sizes
14/01/2025 Duration: 01minCareers in solar span engineering, marketing, and construction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Prairie dogs are in trouble as the climate warms]()
Prairie dogs are in trouble as the climate warms
13/01/2025 Duration: 01minThe animals are critical to ecosystems in the Great Plains. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Smarter EV charging could ease the strain on the electric grid]()
Smarter EV charging could ease the strain on the electric grid
10/01/2025 Duration: 01minSoftware can help drivers charge when renewable energy is available and electricity demand is low. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Canadian career center helps connect young people with environmental careers]()
Canadian career center helps connect young people with environmental careers
09/01/2025 Duration: 01minThousands have already used the center’s resources. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![Devices inspired by a moth could help protect bats from wind turbine strikes]()
Devices inspired by a moth could help protect bats from wind turbine strikes
08/01/2025 Duration: 01minThey use high-frequency sounds to deter bats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![A company’s quest to make EV charging stations more reliable]()
A company’s quest to make EV charging stations more reliable
07/01/2025 Duration: 01minIf the charging network grows more dependable, more drivers are likely to go electric. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![How weather disasters strain animal shelters]()
How weather disasters strain animal shelters
06/01/2025 Duration: 01minHumans aren’t the only ones who need help when the worst happens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![How bamboo could help lock in carbon and slow climate change]()
How bamboo could help lock in carbon and slow climate change
03/01/2025 Duration: 01minThis fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![How a California demolition project kept 15,000 tons of waste out of the landfill]()
How a California demolition project kept 15,000 tons of waste out of the landfill
02/01/2025 Duration: 01minA work crew in Martinez salvaged marble, granite, and more to reuse in a new county building and plaza. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![How does the mountain lion cross the road?]()
How does the mountain lion cross the road?
01/01/2025 Duration: 01minA federal law includes funding for wildlife over-or-underpasses, making it easier for them to escape wildfires and other extreme events. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
-
![One family’s New Year’s climate resolutions help tackle global warming]()
One family’s New Year’s climate resolutions help tackle global warming
31/12/2024 Duration: 01minThe Laine family of Binghamton, New York, has switched to solar power, electric vehicles, and mostly plant-based diets. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
