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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
Meet an educator-turned-climate advocate
Jonathan Klein began pushing for climate action in schools after attending a protest with his daughter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Thursday · 1 min
Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution
Ocean acidification makes it harder for corals to grow and for oysters and clams to create shells. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wednesday · 1 min
Cover crops help make soils healthy
Growing crops like rye and clover between harvests gives the soil better defenses against extreme weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Tuesday · 1 min
Proper maintenance can help trees withstand hurricanes
Planting the right tree species in the right spots is also important. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Monday · 1 min
Cities shouldn't wait for an extreme weather wake-up call, researcher says
Instead, they need to prepare now for events worse than anything in the historical record. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 21 · 1 min
How does climate change affect tornadoes?
Scientists are trying to figure it out. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 20 · 1 min
New 'living seawall' habitat in Boston is already teeming with life
The nonprofit Boston Harbor Now added concrete panels to seawalls that mimic rocky tidal habitats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 18 · 1 min
Philadelphia neighborhood may finally get some flood relief
As climate change makes flooding worse, the city has proposed building a levee, improving stormwater drainage, creating a wetland park, and offering buyouts for the most vulnerable homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 17 · 1 min
Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 14 · 1 min
Seattle wasn't built for this much heat
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 13 · 1 min
Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 12 · 1 min
How an Atlanta ordinance could help the city cool off
It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 11 · 1 min
Many Americans face an impossible choice during heat waves
For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 10 · 1 min
The link between Iowa corn and the dead zone in the Gulf
The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 7 · 1 min
Some San Antonio neighborhoods are getting cool makeovers
Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 6 · 1 min
When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps
Austin, 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/
August 5 · 1 min
9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year
Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 4 · 1 min
Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water
As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
August 3 · 1 min
Boston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a problem
Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
July 31 · 1 min
It's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports
As 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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