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Climate Connections

Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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.

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Friday · 1 min
Ironworkers in high demand as wind energy booms
Illinois' Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides people from underserved communities with free training. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Thursday · 1 min
The Nature Conservancy wants to bring back forests
The organization created the Reforestation Hub tool to help people understand which land is suitable for reforestation and how planting trees can benefit the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wednesday · 1 min
The Army now has a clean, battery-electric train
The train is in service at Fort Hood, where its battery also serves as a backup source of power during emergencies. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tuesday · 1 min
Hope Village provides climate-resilient housing to vulnerable residents
The village was built using an affordable, modular system called LifeArk. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Monday · 1 min
Could skyscrapers be used as giant batteries?
A startup wants to try it. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
November 6 · 1 min
The Standing Rock protests launched one man's renewable energy transformation
Ten years after the protest, Cody Two Bears reflects on how it led him to create energy alternatives for tribal communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
November 5 · 1 min
Some states now recognize climate-literate students
Maine, Colorado, and California are among the states advancing a program that combines climate education with hands-on learning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
November 4 · 1 min
Climate resources taken offline under Trump now back online
Climate.us provides public access to climate data, tools, and analysis. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
November 3 · 1 min
An Ohio city is raising about $100,000 a year for solar through a carbon fee
Voters in Athens, Ohio, chose to add about $1.80 a month to their utility bills to help fund local solar projects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
November 2 · 1 min
In some states, you can now plug solar panels into your wall
Plug-in systems are small but can save renters and homeowners hundreds of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 30 · 1 min
Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme
Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 29 · 1 min
Electric cars help China weather the global energy crisis
The world's largest importer of crude oil has cut transportation-related oil use by 16% since the Iran war started – in part by adopting EVs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 28 · 1 min
Why the NAACP is suing xAI
A data center in South Memphis owned by an Elon Musk company is at the center of a legal fight over air pollution and environmental justice. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 27 · 1 min
Poor apple crop blamed on early spring, late freeze
In a Maryland orchard, one researcher is searching for apple varieties that can handle these swings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 26 · 1 min
Online tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states
It also shows how each representative voted. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 23 · 1 min
Millions of older adults face extreme weather alone
Many U.S. seniors live in single-family homes, far from friends and neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 22 · 1 min
An asthma diagnosis led him to document Detroit's air pollution
Darren Riley learned that pollution from an oil refinery, industrial facilities, and heavy truck traffic could be affecting his community's health. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 21 · 1 min
California restoration project turns sinking farmland into wetlands
The Nature Conservancy is flooding portions of a delta island to slow land subsidence and create habitat for wildlife. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 20 · 1 min
Extreme weather could threaten half of U.S. drinking water systems
Flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and rising seas can damage water infrastructure and disrupt treatment and supply. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 19 · 1 min
Rain gardens and trees are helping Pittsburgh reduce flooding
'Green' infrastructure can help control stormwater and prevent polluted wastewater from overflowing into rivers and streams. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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