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.
Episodes
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Sep 10, 2025 • 2min
AJR's Adam Met brings climate action to his concerts
The bassist has seen the damage up close. Now he's turning performances into action hubs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 9, 2025 • 2min
Sea level report cards track uneven flood risk across U.S. regions
Sea levels are rising more quickly in some places than others. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 8, 2025 • 2min
Satellites demonstrate that cities can clean up the air and cut climate pollution at the same time
New data on pollution trends from 13,000 cities shows that slashing fossil fuels helps both our health and climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 5, 2025 • 2min
When wildfire hit her street, even a climate expert felt unprepared
Gale Sinatra lost her home in California's Eaton Fire – and urges others to get ready for more extreme events. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 4, 2025 • 2min
The 1995 Chicago heat wave killed hundreds. A new tool aims to prevent the next tragedy
Researchers, city officials, and residents teamed up to pinpoint which neighborhoods face the greatest danger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 3, 2025 • 2min
People experiencing homelessness often have nowhere to retreat from the heat
To save lives, communities can provide water and air conditioning to people in need. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 2, 2025 • 2min
Grieving parents work to protect student athletes from deadly heat
The Jordan McNair Foundation trains coaches, trainers, and athletes to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Sep 1, 2025 • 2min
Why a group of Catholics urged Congress to take climate action
They made a pilgrimage to Washington to mark the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis' groundbreaking call to protect the Earth. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 29, 2025 • 2min
A Colorado manufactured home community is getting more energy efficient
A project is helping to retrofit 16 homes with more insulation, sealing, and electric stove tops and heat pumps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Aug 28, 2025 • 2min
Program in Buffalo, New York, lets riders enjoy the perks of e-bikes without the price tag
The effort is working to expand access to biking in communities of color. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
