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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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October 2 · 1 min
Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change
The city's Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
October 1 · 1 min
'We've given up half our home': Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska
Climate change is making glacial lake outbursts much more frequent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 30 · 1 min
Proposed bill would mandate alpha-gal labeling on food and drug packaging
Lone star tick bites can cause alpha-gal syndrome, which involves an allergic reaction to red meat and other animal products. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 29 · 1 min
How a Washington State farm dramatically slashed its irrigation needs
The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 28 · 1 min
This Chicago museum gets people talking about climate change
At the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, visitors learn about clean energy and glacier melt. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 25 · 1 min
Helene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression
A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 24 · 1 min
Even in disaster zones, many prisons and jails lack evacuation procedures
Incarcerated people have experienced flooded cells, a loss of running water, and power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 23 · 1 min
Climate change is boosting landslide risks in southern Appalachia
More extreme storms could increase the threat in mountainous areas where steep slopes already create hazards. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 22 · 1 min
Hurricane Helene changed one survivor's approach to preparedness
After seeing blocked roads and power outages leave people without food and water, she decided to create a YouTube series to help others get ready. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 21 · 1 min
New analysis could help Washington, D.C., better prepare for floods
Maps that account for rainfall and overwhelmed storm drains show greater risks than traditional flood plain maps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 18 · 1 min
For many Pittsburgh residents, wet basements pose health risks
Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 17 · 1 min
'Oyster castles' to help keep a South Carolina community safe from erosion
A nearly 2,000-foot-long wall covered in oysters will restore natural habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 16 · 1 min
This Texas county is mapping climate risks – and the people most exposed
The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 15 · 1 min
One dollar spent preparing for disasters can save six
The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 14 · 1 min
Some coastal towns in North Carolina now flood up to 100 days a year
Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 11 · 1 min
Kids can help after a disaster
Getting children involved in disaster recovery in age-appropriate ways can help them process their experience. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 10 · 1 min
Art installation makes it easier to visualize sea level rise
A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 9 · 1 min
Students build EV chargers, gain skills for green jobs
A Sacramento project offered young people from underserved communities hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 8 · 1 min
This city's winters are disappearing fast
Reno's fall freeze is arriving over a month later than in the past – the biggest shift in the nation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
September 7 · 1 min
After a flood, some manufactured home residents sometimes have nowhere safe to rebuild
Zoning restrictions can prevent new manufactured home parks from opening in safer locations, forcing disaster survivors to return to flood-prone areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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