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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Beavers can help reduce damage caused by wildfires
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The animals create wetlands that can reduce drying and burning. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Their roots and branches help break up waves and reduce flooding in coastal communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Got climate anxiety? Taking action can be the right medicine.
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“Being part of the solution is psychologically empowering,” says therapist Leslie Davenport. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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San Diego neighborhood wins protections from new industrial development
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Residents of Barrio Logan have been fighting for cleaner air for decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Eelgrass makes a comeback along the Virginia coast
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These spindly plants provide vital habitat for marine life, reduce coastal erosion, and absorb carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Many locals don’t have AC, so heat waves can be deadly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Low-income residents buy into solar project at Minneapolis school
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A solar garden at North High School provides electricity to the school, the city, and residential subscribers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Sweltering summer days put Arizonans at risk of dangerous burns
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One burn center treated 85 people for contact burns in 2022 — and seven died from their injuries. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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New York regulations encourage the use of lower-emissions concrete
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Concrete is one of the biggest sources of planet-warming carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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How cover crops are helping a Kansas farmer adapt to climate change
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At Lucinda Stuenkel’s farm, spring oats and peas are enriching her soil and helping it retain more moisture. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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A victory for environmental justice in Minnesota
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A recently passed state law aims to limit new pollution in communities already struggling with a disproportionate burden. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Could giant cylindrical sails propel the cargo ships of the future?
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It’s just one idea among many for harnessing the wind to help ships save fuel. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Fulani herders struggle as water stress forces longer journeys in the Sahel
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The Fulani people of Burkina Faso are cattle herders who move their animals seasonally to find good pastures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Action plan outlines ways to help protect children from climate hazards
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It calls for more air quality monitoring near schools, among other potential actions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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A tribal community’s struggle against erosion, rising tides, and a devastating storm
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The area inhabited by the Pointe-aux-Chienes tribal community looked like a war zone after Hurricane Ida in 2021. But residents are determined to stay put. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Florida art museum helps visitors connect with the reality of climate change
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Pérez Art Museum Miami overlooks Biscayne Bay, where sea levels are rising fast. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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What do the different hurricane categories mean?
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No matter the category, it’s important to take hurricanes seriously. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Nonprofit helps bring solar to the Puerto Rican island of Vieques
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Solar panels help communities maintain power even after destructive tropical storms and hurricanes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Mountaintop coal mine in Kentucky to become a solar farm
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The solar farm will produce enough electricity to power over half a million homes each year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Cancer patients can face treatment disruptions during extreme weather
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Chemotherapy and radiation require frequent doctor’s visits, which can get interrupted when disaster strikes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Fellowship helps doctors and nurses take action on climate change
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Fellows have pushed their hospitals to reduce pollution, planted trees to reduce urban heat, and developed community organizing and communication skills. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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FEMA to distribute $1 billion to underserved, climate-vulnerable communities
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The funds will be used for updating sewer systems, managing wildfire-prone forests, and other resilience projects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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‘We have an obligation’: Grandparents take action to help protect their grandkids’ future
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The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Doing this could save you money in the long run. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Maine college builds climate-friendly dorm out of wood
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The energy-efficient building will soon sport solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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California students pressure state to divest teacher pension funds from fossil fuels
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They are pushing for legislation that would move billions out of the fossil fuel industry. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Atlanta rebate program helps low-income residents buy e-bikes
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Participants can get up to $2,000 off. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Most planes are powered by fossil fuels. That could change
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An alternative known as sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, could one day cut the climate impact of flying. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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A meteorologist’s warning: Hurricanes are intensifying more quickly now
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Miami meteorologist John Morales wants people to prepare for storms that get dangerous, fast. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Partnership helps Chicagoans plant trees in underserved neighborhoods
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Decades of disinvestment have left many low-income communities of color with little tree cover. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Paying attention to heat alerts could save your life
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Extreme heat can be dangerous, so it’s important to plan ahead when a heat wave is coming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Miami Beach will soon have an underwater sculpture park
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The Reefline’s creators hope the park will provide new habitat and get people thinking about the effects of climate change on the ocean. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Challenged by their son to do something about climate change, Fred Carter and his wife created the Black Oaks Center for Sustainable Renewable Living. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Family farmers make climate-friendly vodka and whiskey
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The Silver Tree Beer and Spirits has committed to growing grain sustainably — and the family has launched an initiative to get others in the industry to do the same. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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How to make vegan and vegetarian meals sound mouthwatering
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Step one: Avoid the word ‘meatless.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Art therapy can ease climate-related anxiety
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And you don’t have to be a professional artist to try it. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Sunshades, vines, and trees can help keep playgrounds cool
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A North Carolina State University research group designs play areas where kids can stay comfortable as temperatures rise. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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‘Not alone, but with others.’ Pastor helps faith leaders speak up on climate change
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Pastor Neddy Astudillo says many faith leaders feel called to do something about the crisis. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Man converts his home to all-electric dream house
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Eric Laine once spent about $500 on propane in just one month. Now that’s a thing of the past. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Florida school district offers kids a cleaner ride to school
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Miami-Dade County recently purchased 20 electric school buses and has committed to buying 80 more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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The largely untapped energy source beneath our feet
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Recent advances in technology could boost geothermal energy’s prospects. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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How Miami-Dade County is protecting public housing residents from dangerous heat waves
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For one thing, the county installed 1,700 AC units in public housing last year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Biloxi, Mississippi, is losing a foot of salt marsh shoreline a year
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So Mississippi State University and Keesler Air Force Base are working on a project to shield a 2.5-mile stretch of the city from erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Storms, rising seas are growing threats to Portsmouth Village in North Carolina
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‘There can be standing water in the village nearly any day of the year.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Estuaries provide more than a billion dollars in environmental benefits, research shows
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They serve as flood barriers and store climate-warming carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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West Virginia man works to boost solar industry in his home state
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Solar Holler founder Dan Conant wants to create new career paths for young West Virginians. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Brook trout are in trouble in Adirondacks lakes
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Climate change is squeezing the habitat of this colorful fish. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Urban areas with trees can be as much as 15 degrees cooler Fahrenheit than areas with less foliage. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Field workers, farm owners, and buyers band together to protect workers from heat
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Heat-related illnesses are a growing risk as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Why switching to an EV is good for the climate
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Over its lifetime, an electric vehicle produces much less climate-warming pollution than a similar gas-powered car. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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