Climate Connections (podcast)

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By Yale Center for Environmental Communication. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers.

Yale Climate Connections takes a solutions-based approach to climate change and its impacts, with a focus on actions being taken by individuals and entities to help reduce associated risks.

751 episodes available. A new episode about every day averaging 1 min duration .

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Portland’s fossil-fuel ban1:31

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It applies to new, large-scale fossil-fuel infrastructure. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Some birds now nest earlier in spring1:31

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It’s a behavior change that could help hatchlings survive. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Why a paid climate doubter switched sides1:31

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It all started after a nationally televised climate debate. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Could we turn chicken waste into power?1:31

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They say burning bird poop could reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Perfect lawns can make climate change worse1:31

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But you can reduce your yard’s contribution. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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GOP mayor turns city into solar powerhouse1:31

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Lancaster, California, now produces more solar energy per capita than any other city in the state. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How climate change hurts children’s health1:31

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They’re more vulnerable than adults. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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A stop-gap plan to save coral reefs1:31

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One researcher discovered a way to grow new corals — quickly. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Is this the coolest job in the wind industry?1:31

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Wind technician Jessica Kilroy spends her days perched hundreds of feet in the air. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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A warmer climate could make your dog sick1:31

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Pet owners beware: The risk of heartworm is rising. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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The climate-friendly ride-sharing service1:31

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The goal is to help residents access essential services while reducing pollution. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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This group is tackling deforestation1:31

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So far, American Forests has helped plant 40 million trees. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Arctic melting could worsen California droughts1:31

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If the North Pole loses its summertime ice, precipitation in the state could drop by up to 15 percent. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Students try to create the next fake meat1:31

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Their aim is to create plant-based substitutes that taste like the real thing. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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One conversation, a lifetime of climate action1:31

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A principal’s question for a fifth-grader changed her trajectory. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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City prepares for intense storms1:31

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Milwaukee is investing in green infrastructure to handle heavy downpours. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Puerto Rico’s solar-powered energy oasis1:31

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Thanks to solar, this nonprofit’s lights stayed on after Maria. Now it’s urging Puerto Rico to rebuild with renewables. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Children’s health improved after coal plant closure1:31

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Kids born after the shutdown showed signs of better health. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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British man builds poo-powered street light1:31

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He’s turning dog waste into a power source. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Virginia eyes a carbon market1:31

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It would join an emissions-trading program started by northeastern states. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How to plant a climate-smart garden1:31

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Step one: Expect spring to come earlier, on average. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Program helps undocumented people after disaster1:31

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It assists people who aren’t eligible for certain government aid. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Scientists want to make fuel from water, air1:31

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It’s called artificial photosynthesis. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Manure powers an entire farm1:31

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Even the feed truck. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Pastor mobilizes black churches on climate1:31

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His own church is teaching children how to care for creation. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Company turns food waste into electricity1:31

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The idea is already big in Europe. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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After weather disasters, mental health problems spike1:31

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Not all harm from extreme weather is physical. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Why rooftop gardens cool cities1:31

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They’re not just a good-looking addition. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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This woman uses virtual reality to teach climate1:31

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High schoolers are using the cameras to make their own films about local climate problems. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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When bluebonnets bloom early1:31

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The Texas state flower is sensitive to rain and warm weather. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Nonprofit fights gentrification with ultra-efficient homes1:31

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With low utility bills, the homes are more affordable. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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March Madness mascots versus climate change1:31

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Rams, bears, wolves, falcons, and more face threats. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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This technique could restore part of the Amazon1:31

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A project aims to replant 70,000 acres of forest. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Climate-themed album sobers, inspires1:31

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“Fossil Fuel Kid” wrestles with our complicity in climate change. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Woman seeks 1,001 climate stories1:31

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From Pacific island nations to the Mississippi River, the changing climate affects us all. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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An 18-year-old’s eco-friendly T-shirt company1:31

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His shirts are made from scraps, old clothes, and water bottles. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Ski resorts band together to cut pollution1:31

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They’re trying to protect the snow they depend on. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Young Republican wants GOP to support clean energy1:31

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His group is working on an environmental scorecard of Republicans in Congress. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Louisville’s old trolley buses go electric1:31

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They were a major source of pollution. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Warmer winters make logging more difficult1:31

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Loggers in Wisconsin prefer frozen ground, but lately it’s been a muddy mess. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Expensive weather disasters getting more common1:31

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And droughts, wildfires, and floods are expected to get worse. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Some Christians are cutting carbon for Lent1:31

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Instead of giving up luxuries, they’re reducing pollution. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Endangered whooping cranes face new threat1:31

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Their winter home in Texas could go underwater. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Space game teaches climate science1:31

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Players learn how atmospheres work. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Minister urges Christians to act on climate1:31

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“Love of God and neighbor means that we have to honor creation and care for it,” she says. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Venice builds gates to keep out the sea1:31

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It’s an expensive undertaking to protect the “City of Water.” Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Artist marks places threatened by floods1:31

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With a simple chalk line, Eve Mosher shows that storms and sea-level rise are imminent threats. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Rising CO2 is making food less nutritious1:31

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That could put more people at risk of malnutrition. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Company tests tidal energy1:31

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A massive underwater turbine could harness the natural power of the ocean. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How Baltimore is preparing for sea-level rise1:31

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Some new buildings will need to be elevated an additional two feet. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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