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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Oct 7, 2025 • 2min
Trump administration ends initiative for communities hit hardest by pollution
The Biden-era Justice40 initiative was an effort to direct more climate and clean energy investments toward overburdened communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Oct 6, 2025 • 2min
Lahaina, Hawaii, rebuilds slowly after deadly fire
Two years on, survivors face high rents, scarce housing, and rising poverty – but community leaders are helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Oct 3, 2025 • 2min
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has helped 10 Philly schools get AC
Students will have the chance to learn in cooler, more comfortable classrooms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Oct 2, 2025 • 2min
UN International Court of Justice says countries have a legal obligation to reduce pollution
A recent ruling from the International Court of Justice asserts that nations have a legal obligation to reduce pollution. While the decision isn't enforceable, it may set important precedents for future climate litigation. Experts discuss how this could influence lawsuits against fossil fuel projects and the quest for adaptation funding. The implications of this opinion could reshape climate laws and encourage states to take more aggressive action against environmental harm.
Oct 1, 2025 • 2min
Hotter weather may be making more children sick
At two hospitals in Texas, the number of children coming into the ER with heat-related illnesses more than doubled between 2012 and 2023. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 30, 2025 • 2min
Many amphibians may be imperiled by climate change, study finds
Heat waves and droughts seem to be pushing more amphibians toward extinction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 29, 2025 • 2min
Disasters caused over $131 billion in losses in the first half of 2025
This discussion highlights staggering global losses of $131 billion due to disasters in early 2025, primarily attributed to California wildfires. The rising costs in the U.S. are linked to factors like expensive real estate, population movement to riskier locations, and increasingly severe weather events fueled by climate change. Experts urge smarter planning to mitigate future damage, advocating for stronger building codes and avoiding construction in flood-prone areas. A call to action emphasizes the need for resilience against these escalating threats.
Sep 26, 2025 • 2min
Climate solutions can start at your desk
The nonprofit Work for Climate is helping employees push their companies to go green. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 25, 2025 • 2min
How a utility shut-off can trigger a family crisis
Food spoils. Health threats rise. Eviction risks loom. And with energy costs rising, more people could face gas or electricity shutoffs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 24, 2025 • 2min
Some of New Orleans' flood defenses are slowly sinking
Parts of the city's protections are subsiding by an inch or two per year, including key wetlands and floodwalls. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
