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

Smarter EV charging could ease the strain on the electric grid

10/01/2025 Duration: 01min

Software can help drivers charge when renewable energy is available and electricity demand is low. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Canadian career center helps connect young people with environmental careers

09/01/2025 Duration: 01min

Thousands have already used the center’s resources. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Devices inspired by a moth could help protect bats from wind turbine strikes

08/01/2025 Duration: 01min

They use high-frequency sounds to deter bats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A company’s quest to make EV charging stations more reliable

07/01/2025 Duration: 01min

If the charging network grows more dependable, more drivers are likely to go electric. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How weather disasters strain animal shelters

06/01/2025 Duration: 01min

Humans aren’t the only ones who need help when the worst happens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How bamboo could help lock in carbon and slow climate change

03/01/2025 Duration: 01min

This fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How a California demolition project kept 15,000 tons of waste out of the landfill

02/01/2025 Duration: 01min

A 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/

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How does the mountain lion cross the road?

01/01/2025 Duration: 01min

A 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/

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One family’s New Year’s climate resolutions help tackle global warming

31/12/2024 Duration: 01min

The 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/

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As waters rise and cities grow, this furry little Floridian may have nowhere to go

30/12/2024 Duration: 01min

The endangered silver rice rat lives in Florida Keys marshes and swamps, which are getting inundated by sea level rise. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Tips for helping a loved one after a disaster

27/12/2024 Duration: 01min

When friends or family are affected by a traumatic experience like a hurricane, the first thing you can do is listen. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate change could create millions of climate migrants by 2050

26/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Droughts, floods, sea level rise, and other climate change impacts are uprooting people from their homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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‘What if this is the beginning?’ Singer-songwriter debuts climate album

25/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Massachusetts-based musician Seth Glier wants to use the power of music to inspire people to take action. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The hidden climate cost of online shopping

24/12/2024 Duration: 01min

New Jersey alone is home to more than 3,000 warehouses and distribution centers, many of which rely on polluting diesel trucks. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How to cook up a climate-friendly meal for the holidays

23/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Start by aiming for more vegetables and less waste. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Cooling systems at most supermarkets rely on climate-warming HFCs

20/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Alternative systems exist, but there’s a shortage of workers trained to install and service them. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab is developing robots to gather data beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves

19/12/2024 Duration: 01min

This data could help scientists better understand how quickly oceans will rise. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Refugees and migrants fleeing extreme weather could help fill green jobs

18/12/2024 Duration: 01min

Governments and funders can help by investing in workforce development programs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Satellite data reveals true scale of methane pollution

17/12/2024 Duration: 01min

New findings suggest that emissions of the potent global warming gas from landfills could be much higher than officially reported. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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AmeriCorps program aims to grow and diversify energy workforce

16/12/2024 Duration: 01min

The North Minneapolis program trains people in energy efficiency and weatherization. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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