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Climate Connections
Hosted by Yale Center for Environmental Communication · EN
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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When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps
4d ago00:01:31Summary readyAustin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year
5d ago00:01:31Summary readyExtreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Boston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a problem
1w ago00:01:31Summary readyResidences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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It's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports
1w ago00:01:31Summary readyAs the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks
2w ago00:01:31Summary readyThe maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Climate change causes the ocean's waters to expand
2w ago00:01:31Summary readyIt's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems
2w ago00:01:31Summary readyThe installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab
2w ago00:01:31Summary readyThe lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape
2w ago00:01:31Summary readyWhen complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Simple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less polluting
3w ago00:01:31Summary readyWhen mixed with oxygen, nitrogen in wastewater creates nitrous oxide, a powerful global warming gas. But there are ways to reduce the harm. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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