Climate Connections (podcast)

The idea is to help people become more conscious of their energy consumption. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How the Red Cross uses climate science1:31

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When extreme weather strikes, they want people to be ready. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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As temperatures rise, cows produce less milk1:31

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Dairy cows are no fans of warmer weather. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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A utility’s offer: Leave the grid1:31

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It might seem like a counter-intuitive strategy, but the CEO says it’s worthwhile. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Texas peach farmer faces climate challenges1:31

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Warming winters and more frequent storms and drought threaten her harvest. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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City offers energy makeovers for local homes1:31

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Knoxville, Tennessee, helped people save money and cut carbon pollution. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Climate change adds stress for first responders1:31

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One paramedic says cities need to make sure local departments are well-equipped and funded. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How climate change could hurt bald eagles1:31

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They’ve returned from the brink of extinction but face new threats. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Gold’s ugly impact on the climate1:31

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The precious metal is ubiquitous in electronics and jewelry. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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The teacher-friendly book on climate change1:31

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The authors are raising money to send it to as many science teachers as possible. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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This detective hunts for wasted energy1:31

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And when she tracks down a culprit, she helps her clients eliminate it. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Rising seas eat into Puerto Rico beaches1:31

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And that’s making the island even more vulnerable to hurricanes. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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When solar is a family affair1:31

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The family that installs solar panels together ... solves climate change together? Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Father-son chats led to climate action1:31

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The former mayor of Miami was moved by pre-dawn conversations over coffee. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Juvenile shark numbers grow along Outer Banks1:31

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The population boom seems to be related to rising water temperatures. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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New book helps parents act on climate1:31

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Author Mary DeMocker offers tips on for involving the whole family. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Website hosts children’s climate discussions1:31

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They’re sharing ideas about what kids can do. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Coal-country native, clean-energy advocate1:31

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Kiran Bhatraju launched a company that helps people access renewable energy at home. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Rural Virginians pledge to cut carbon pollution1:31

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They’re promising to cut pollution and waste by 20 percent by 2020. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Kit allows you to set up a microgrid1:31

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It snaps together kind of like Legos. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Creating farms out of coal-mining sites1:31

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Former miner Nathan Hall is trying to create a new, sustainable industry in the region. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Naval Academy readies for rising seas1:31

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It joins a number of military bases threatened by climate change. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Volunteers help scientists track emerging threats1:31

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They’re spotting weird weather and other unusual environmental events. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Climate doubter becomes a climate advocate1:31

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He says it’s a myth that conservatives don’t care about climate solutions. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How climate change is hurting monarchs1:31

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Saving them will require a massive effort on two fronts. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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‘Trump Forest’ aims to offset U.S. climate policies1:31

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Their goal is to plant 10 billion trees. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Native Americans move toward energy independence1:31

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Henry Red Cloud wants to protect the generations to come. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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How utilities can cut carbon pollution1:31

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It’s known as dynamic electricity pricing. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Inmates learn about climate change1:31

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It can help prisoners feel connected to something larger than themselves. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Birds move up Whiteface Mountain1:31

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As temperatures rise, birds move up an Adirondack mountain. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Helping kids cope with disasters1:31

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This counselor worked with children and teens after Hurricane Harvey. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Community views trees as key to health, wealth1:31

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They’ll soon launch a tree-planting campaign. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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When people decide against rebuilding1:31

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When Irene and Sandy devastated homes in West Haven, Connecticut, a program helped some residents move to higher ground. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Renewables rise in conservative Southern states1:31

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And there’s a surprising reason for it. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Tiny rabbit has a big climate problem1:31

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It’s being squeezed by wildfires, predators, and other pressures. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Climate change? There are emojis for that1:31

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The icon set includes wildfires, power plants, and melting glaciers. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Climate change puts pressure on Northeast forests1:31

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Add warming temperatures to the pile of problems. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Volunteers unearth climate data in ships’ logs1:31

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They’re photographing and transcribing weather records from ships that sailed before the Civil War. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Male loggerhead hatchlings now rare in Florida1:31

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Rising temperatures are the culprit. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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School goes solar, saves money, buys laptops1:31

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A Nevada elementary school turned $16,000 in savings on its electricity bill into new classroom technology. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Pot grower helps his industry cut carbon1:31

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Not usually what’s meant by “go green.” Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Depression and anxiety add to disaster’s toll1:31

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When Superstorm Sandy tore up one woman’s neighborhood, she struggled to return to normal routines. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Texas man learns to love the wind1:31

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It started with a divorce and a downward spiral. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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The librarian who wants to talk climate1:31

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She says public libraries are the ideal place for dialogue. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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Sea-level rise threatens Everglades restoration1:31

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A scientist warns that salt water is impairing the ecosystem more than originally thought. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.

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New electric car has tiny carbon footprint1:31

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It’s about the size of a golf cart. Learn more at http://www.yaleclimateconnections.org.By climateconnections@chavobart.com.