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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![Tofu manufacturer turns waste into energy with a biodigester]()
Tofu manufacturer turns waste into energy with a biodigester
20/09/2024 Duration: 01minIsland Spring Organics on Vashon Island, Washington, uses soybean pulp and whey to help power its tofu production. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Hospitals commit to cutting climate pollution from their food supply chain]()
Hospitals commit to cutting climate pollution from their food supply chain
19/09/2024 Duration: 01minOver 100 hospitals and medical centers have signed up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![What to ask when you’re hiring a solar company]()
What to ask when you’re hiring a solar company
18/09/2024 Duration: 01minIt can be hard to know which claims to believe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Photos show how climate change is shaping the Louisiana coast]()
Photos show how climate change is shaping the Louisiana coast
17/09/2024 Duration: 01minVirginia Hanusik’s new book, ‘Into the Quiet and the Light,’ pairs photos with essays and reflections from community members. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Old apartment building in Santa Monica transformed into all-electric affordable housing]()
Old apartment building in Santa Monica transformed into all-electric affordable housing
16/09/2024 Duration: 01minRooftop solar plus other upgrades add up to lower bills for residents. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Wetland project to help protect Palo Alto from flooding]()
Wetland project to help protect Palo Alto from flooding
13/09/2024 Duration: 01minIt’s also designed to improve water quality in San Francisco Bay. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![‘King tide days’ help San Rafael, California, residents visualize sea level rise]()
‘King tide days’ help San Rafael, California, residents visualize sea level rise
12/09/2024 Duration: 01minKing tides bring the highest tides of the year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Climate change could expand the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes]()
Climate change could expand the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes
11/09/2024 Duration: 01minLonger summers and more rain provide ideal conditions for the insects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![How a stream restoration project in Indiana is helping to reduce flooding]()
How a stream restoration project in Indiana is helping to reduce flooding
10/09/2024 Duration: 01minThe Duck Creek Tributary’s newly restored, meandering shape helps reduce the flooding of nearby roads. It’s teeming with wildlife, too. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![A public library became a haven after a flood]()
A public library became a haven after a flood
09/09/2024 Duration: 01minIn the aftermath of a devastating flood, the library became a lifeline for residents of Spencer, Iowa. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![The quest for climate-resilient cows]()
The quest for climate-resilient cows
06/09/2024 Duration: 01minResearchers are working to breed varieties that can thrive in temperature extremes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Fireflies face ‘one-two punch’ of climate change, habitat loss, and light pollution]()
Fireflies face ‘one-two punch’ of climate change, habitat loss, and light pollution
05/09/2024 Duration: 01minEcologist warns of dwindling numbers as winters warm and droughts increase. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![What to do if your veggie garden floods]()
What to do if your veggie garden floods
04/09/2024 Duration: 01minBacteria, sewage, and toxic pollution in floodwaters can contaminate produce. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Climate change is making seasonal allergies even worse]()
Climate change is making seasonal allergies even worse
03/09/2024 Duration: 01minIn some areas, allergy season lasts three weeks longer than it used to. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Climate change threatens outdoor workers in tropical regions, study finds]()
Climate change threatens outdoor workers in tropical regions, study finds
02/09/2024 Duration: 01minNearly one-third of all hours could become unsafe for heavy outdoor work. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.
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![Canadian city invites neighbors to tackle climate change together]()
Canadian city invites neighbors to tackle climate change together
30/08/2024 Duration: 01minThe 'Neighbouring for Climate' Toolkit is designed to help Edmonton residents prepare for disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Virtual reality offers a glimpse of future climate impacts]()
Virtual reality offers a glimpse of future climate impacts
29/08/2024 Duration: 01minSanta Cruz, California, a VR film shows a 360-degree look at beaches and streets disappearing as sea levels rise. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![As wildfires intensify, the taxpayer burden is growing]()
As wildfires intensify, the taxpayer burden is growing
28/08/2024 Duration: 01minBut upfront investments in protecting communities from fires could reduce those costs, one watchdog says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Home repair program helps keep longtime Jacksonville, Florida, residents in place]()
Home repair program helps keep longtime Jacksonville, Florida, residents in place
27/08/2024 Duration: 01minThe program has put more than a million dollars toward major home repairs and energy-efficient retrofits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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![Tree-planting project aims to identify climate-resilient trees]()
Tree-planting project aims to identify climate-resilient trees
26/08/2024 Duration: 01minVolunteers in St. Paul, Minnesota, are helping scientists study which trees will thrive as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
