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 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/
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/
