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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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/
Sep 23, 2025 • 2min
Have questions about buying an EV? Your dealer might be learning, too
A national training program is helping U.S. car sellers and buyers navigate the switch to electric. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 22, 2025 • 2min
As air pollution gets worse, these parents are getting louder
As the federal government weakens protections, Moms Clean Air Force is fighting pollution at the state and local level. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 19, 2025 • 2min
Chicago just went all in on renewable energy
From City Hall to O'Hare Airport, every city-owned building now runs on renewables. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 18, 2025 • 2min
A climate nightmare inspired her novel. But the story is also about hope
Eiren Caffall's 'All the Water in the World' imagines life after an extreme climate disaster – and the kindness that survives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 17, 2025 • 2min
Climate change is supercharging fall allergies
Longer growing seasons and more ragweed pollen mean more sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 16, 2025 • 2min
Want more people to eat plant-based foods? Make them the default
A nonprofit is working with hospitals to offer vegetarian meals first – and it's working. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 15, 2025 • 2min
What Taylor Swift can teach us about talking about climate change
The players are going to play, and the haters are going to hate, but climate change is not something that you can shake off. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 12, 2025 • 2min
Curious about EVs? This month, it's easier to try one
For National Drive Electric Month, EV owners across the U.S. are opening their doors – and their driver's seats – to newcomers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 11, 2025 • 2min
'Flash droughts': How climate change increases the risk of these short-lived but devastating events
They can dramatically dry out land in just a short time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
