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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Jul 30, 2025 • 2min
Virtual power plants could transform electricity grids
The technology lets homes send and receive energy, reducing stress on the grid during peak hours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 29, 2025 • 2min
Robotic machine helps keep lumber out of the scrap heap
A device in use near San Francisco automates the labor-intensive process of extracting metal fasteners from salvaged lumber so the wood can be used again. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 28, 2025 • 2min
How to eat safely when the power goes out
It's only a matter of time before the food in the fridge and freezer starts to go bad. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 25, 2025 • 2min
Detroit advocate helps girls of color lead on climate
Her book, 'Sage Sails the World,' aims to inspire kids to get involved. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 24, 2025 • 2min
Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time
Healthy soil is so beneficial that one Iowa county offers partial reimbursement for soil aeration and compost, plus free native plants. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 23, 2025 • 2min
Smoke plume from January wildfire near L.A. carried lead for miles
Hazardous lead levels – the product of incinerated paint and pipes – have been found far from the fire's edge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 22, 2025 • 2min
El Guardián del Agua program provides Spanish-language stormwater workshops in Madison, Wisconsin
The program teaches participants how to plant rain gardens and rain barrels that can reduce stormwater runoff during downpours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 21, 2025 • 2min
Mother turns her grief into a lifeline for others
Tragedy led the mother of an environmental activist to launch the Resilient Activist, a nonprofit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 18, 2025 • 2min
As summers heat up, air conditioning becomes a right in some places
A Maryland county now requires landlords to provide cooling in most rentals, treating it as essential for tenant health. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jul 17, 2025 • 2min
Climate-friendly 401(k)s can help protect your future
Many 401(k)s include investments in fossil fuels, but there are alternatives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
