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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…

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    The Climate Connections podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the climate crisis and the efforts being made to address it. While it may be short in duration, it packs a punch with its bite-sized stories that provide insight into both the challenges we face and the potential solutions. Whether you have limited time or just want a quick burst of inspiration, this podcast delivers.

    One of the best aspects of The Climate Connections podcast is its ability to inform and inspire listeners. Each episode features interviews with scientists, climate advocates, researchers, and everyday citizens who have been impacted by climate change and are now taking action to address it. These stories not only educate listeners about the reality of climate change but also highlight the hope that exists in working towards a sustainable future. It serves as a daily source of inspiration for those looking to make a difference.

    While The Climate Connections podcast excels at providing informative content in a concise format, one potential drawback is that some episodes may not be hyper-current. However, this can also be seen as an advantage as it introduces topics that may not be widely discussed elsewhere in mainstream media. By exploring lesser-known issues related to the environment, this podcast offers unique perspectives and insights that broaden our understanding of the climate crisis.

    In conclusion, The Climate Connections podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying informed about climate change and learning about ongoing efforts to combat it. Its short format makes it perfect for consuming on busy days when time is limited. With its informative and inspiring storytelling approach, it has the power to captivate listeners while instilling hope for a sustainable future. I highly recommend subscribing to this podcast as it offers valuable insights into one of the most pressing issues of our time.



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    Latest episodes from Climate Connections

    What to do when someone you love is spreading misinformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 1:31


    Start by leading with empathy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A slow-motion water crisis is unfolding around the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 1:31


    Many land areas are drying out as glaciers melt, soils lose moisture, and groundwater levels fall. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Free online courses teach health professionals about climate change and health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 1:31


    The program helps them talk about the problem – and how it affects health – with patients. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Disasters cause long-term health harms, research finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 1:31


    A study of Superstorm Sandy survivors found higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases in ZIP codes that experienced flooding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    You don't need a fancy title to be a climate leader at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 1:31


    Employees at every level are helping companies go green. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Flood sensors help NYC residents stay out of dangerous waters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 1:31


    A team has installed about 300 solar-powered sensors near streets and intersections that are flood-prone during storms or high tides. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Science educator makes a 7,000-mile journey in an electric SUV

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 1:31


    'I love a big experiment.' Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A 30-year-old sea level rise projection has basically come true

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 1:31


    Even without today's advanced modeling tools, scientists made a 'remarkably' accurate estimate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Climate change is boosting health care costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 1:31


    An online tool helps businesses figure out how much climate change could increase what they pay for their employees' health care. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A regional effort helps Ohio communities step up on climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 1:31


    It's helping cities and towns find the training, funding, and technical support to prepare for climate change and cut carbon pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The policy change that could put more EVs on the road

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 1:31


    In many states, carmakers are prohibited from selling directly to consumers. Cutting out the middleman could help speed EV adoption. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Lights! Camera! Donated food!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 1:31


    A Hollywood team gathers unused meals from TV and movie sets to share with food pantries, shelters, and low-income apartments. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Want to reduce your neighborhood's pollution? Try a 'walk audit'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 1:31


    This exercise will help prepare you to push for a more pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Why scientists monitor carbon dioxide levels at a Hawaiian volcano

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 1:31


    Over nearly 70 years, they've documented atmospheric CO2 levels rising at Mauna Loa. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Can farmers help save New York's Finger Lakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 1:31


    Reducing pollution runoff from their fields could help prevent algal blooms that lead to beach closures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    New Jersey city expands its urban forest, trains residents to care for the trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 1:31


    The We Grow Camden initiative aims to plant 3,000 trees across the city. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Songs for a fevered Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 1:31


    The SonTierra ensemble uses rhythms and melodies to start conversations about climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The U.S. could throw away 320 million pounds of food this Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 1:31


    But you can reduce waste by following these steps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    This study could reshape climate lawsuits against fossil fuel companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 1:31


    The groundbreaking research offers evidence that specific fossil fuel giants drove economic losses for decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    This college is turning the Earth into a giant battery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 1:31


    Swarthmore is working to ditch fossil fuels by storing heat underground to warm and cool its campus. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Bees inspired this new disaster relief system

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 1:31


    Groups in North Carolina are building solar-powered 'hives' to deliver lifesaving electricity after storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The average U.S. family of four throws away $3,000 in groceries a year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 1:31


    A few simple changes could slash your food bill – and your climate footprint. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    This forecasting system could predict exactly which streets will flood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 1:31


    Researchers in Puerto Rico are building a system designed to warn people down to the block in San Juan. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    New window-mounted heat pumps make ditching fossil fuels easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 1:31


    They plug into a standard outlet, hang on the sill, and slash climate-warming pollution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Forget burgers and pizza. These teens want beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 1:31


    A youth-led campaign is urging school cafeterias to serve fiber-rich, plant-powered meals every day. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Colorado community solar program helps low-income residents save money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 1:31


    Households are saving an average of $15 a month. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    From battlefields to beehives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 1:31


    At Texas solar farms, veterans are finding calm, community, and new purpose through beekeeping. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The McKenzie Project helps trans Floridians weather storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 1:31


    The project's Hurricane Response Team, or HRT Hub, provides emergency supplies after storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Reinsurance: Meet your insurance company's insurance company

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 1:31


    Insurance companies turn to reinsurance companies when they have to pay out many claims at once, like after a hurricane or other disaster. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The solar panels Germans are plugging into their walls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 1:31


    Plug-in solar technology is making it easier for renters and low-income households to harness the power of the sun – but they aren't yet allowed in many places in the U.S. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Major hurricanes likely pushed a small Bahamanian bird to extinction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:31


    The Bahama nuthatch was already threatened by habitat loss and non-native predators when Hurricanes Matthew and Dorian came along. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Why talking to your state and local leaders matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 1:31


    These officials make key decisions about climate solutions, and they can be easier to reach than federal leaders. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Disasters are growing more common. Safeguarding your documents is critical

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 1:31


    Preparing copies of insurance documents, passports, and more in advance can help you access care, file claims, and rebuild faster if the worst happens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A costume to chill for

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:31


    Energy efficiency advocate Brendan Haley highlights the benefits of heat pumps – which heat and cool homes – by dressing as one for Halloween. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    New surrealist play explores climate justice themes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 1:31


    Rishi Varma's 'Sulfur Bottom' centers on a family living next to a toxic waste site. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

    A biodigester on Chicago's South Side turns waste into power

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 1:31


    Community leaders have debuted a high-tech biodigester designed to capture emissions, feed gardens, and inspire the next generation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

    Playful photos reveal a darker truth about climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 1:31


    In their new book, "Atlas of the New World," photographers Giulia Piermartiri and Edoardo Delille use dreamlike images to depict a planet in the midst of rapid change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

    Solar farms can bloom with life, not just energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 1:31


    By planting wildflowers instead of grass, developers are creating habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    ‘Solar suitcases' bring safe lighting to more than 10,000 clinics across sub-Saharan Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 1:31


    The off-grid electric systems provide power for medical lights, fetal monitors, and other devices – helping more women give birth safely. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Scientists get a shocking glimpse of Arctic climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:31


    Researchers who visited Svalbard expected deep snow, but instead they found meltwater pools and thawed ground. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Your homeowner's insurance policy almost certainly doesn't cover floods

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:31


    But you can buy a separate flood insurance policy – a step experts are urging people to take as floods get more extreme and common, even outside of high-risk flood zones. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Free test drives bring more EVs to rural Appalachia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 1:31


    A two-week test drive program is helping rural drivers see if EVs fit their lives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Inland communities are increasingly vulnerable to rainfall from tropical systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 1:31


    More than half the deaths from U.S. hurricanes between 2013 and 2022 were the result of freshwater flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The hidden risks of forest carbon credits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 1:31


    Wildfire, disease, and logging can wipe out carbon storage that companies count on to offset emissions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    When drought meets deluge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 1:31


    Climate change is intensifying both floods and droughts – sometimes leaving communities to endure both burdens at once. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Young farmers face steep odds in a changing climate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 1:31


    High land costs, student debt, and climate shocks make it hard for the next generation of farmers to get started and stay on the land. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The biggest storms on Earth are their workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 1:31


    NOAA's Hurricane Hunters risk rough skies so the public can better prepare for disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    An expensive gas bill inspired him to help others

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 1:31


    AJ Patton's new all-electric housing project in Chicago is designed to keep utility costs low. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A conservative voice calls for climate unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 1:31


    Benji Backer, founder of the Nature Is Nonpartisan coalition, says protecting the planet should transcend politics. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Marsh restoration project helps protect Louisiana highway from flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 1:31


    The project also provides habitat for wildlife. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Satellite program aims to track every wildfire on Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 1:31


    A nonprofit coalition is building a fleet of satellites to help firefighters and communities respond when disaster strikes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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