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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

    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/ 

    Trump administration ends initiative for communities hit hardest by pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 1:31


    The Biden-era Justice40 initiative was an effort to direct more climate and clean energy investments toward overburdened communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Lahaina, Hawaii, rebuilds slowly after deadly fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 1:31


    Two years on, survivors face high rents, scarce housing, and rising poverty – but community leaders are helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has helped 10 Philly schools get AC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 1:31


    Students will have the chance to learn in cooler, more comfortable classrooms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    UN International Court of Justice says countries have a legal obligation to reduce pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 1:31


    Although the ruling is not enforceable, it may influence other international and domestic courts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Hotter weather may be making more children sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 1:31


    At two hospitals in Texas, the number of children coming into the ER with heat-related illnesses more than doubled between 2012 and 2023. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Many amphibians may be imperiled by climate change, study finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 1:31


    Heat waves and droughts seem to be pushing more amphibians toward extinction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Disasters caused over $131 billion in losses in the first half of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 1:31


    The costs of such disasters have been rising in the U.S. for a few different reasons. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Climate solutions can start at your desk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 1:31


    The nonprofit Work for Climate is helping employees push their companies to go green. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    How a utility shut-off can trigger a family crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 1:31


    Food spoils. Health threats rise. Eviction risks loom. And with energy costs rising, more people could face gas or electricity shutoffs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Some of New Orleans' flood defenses are slowly sinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 1:31


    Parts of the city's protections are subsiding by an inch or two per year, including key wetlands and floodwalls. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Have questions about buying an EV? Your dealer might be learning, too

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 1:31


    A national training program is helping U.S. car sellers and buyers navigate the switch to electric.  Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    As air pollution gets worse, these parents are getting louder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 1:31


    As the federal government weakens protections, Moms Clean Air Force is fighting pollution at the state and local level. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Chicago just went all in on renewable energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 1:31


    From City Hall to O'Hare Airport, every city-owned building now runs on renewables. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A climate nightmare inspired her novel. But the story is also about hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 1:31


    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/ 

    Climate change is supercharging fall allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 1:31


    Longer growing seasons and more ragweed pollen mean more sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Want more people to eat plant-based foods? Make them the default

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 1:31


    A nonprofit is working with hospitals to offer vegetarian meals first – and it's working. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    What Taylor Swift can teach us about talking about climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 1:31


    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/ 

    Curious about EVs? This month, it's easier to try one

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 1:31


    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/ 

    ‘Flash droughts': How climate change increases the risk of these short-lived but devastating events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 1:31


    They can dramatically dry out land in just a short time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    AJR's Adam Met brings climate action to his concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 1:31


    The bassist has seen the damage up close. Now he's turning performances into action hubs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Sea level report cards track uneven flood risk across U.S. regions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 1:31


    Sea levels are rising more quickly in some places than others. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Satellites demonstrate that cities can clean up the air and cut climate pollution at the same time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 1:31


    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/ 

    When wildfire hit her street, even a climate expert felt unprepared

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 1:31


    Gale Sinatra lost her home in California's Eaton Fire – and urges others to get ready for more extreme events. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    The 1995 Chicago heat wave killed hundreds. A new tool aims to prevent the next tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 1:31


    Researchers, city officials, and residents teamed up to pinpoint which neighborhoods face the greatest danger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    People experiencing homelessness often have nowhere to retreat from the heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 1:31


    To save lives, communities can provide water and air conditioning to people in need. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Grieving parents work to protect student athletes from deadly heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 1:31


    The Jordan McNair Foundation trains coaches, trainers, and athletes to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Why a group of Catholics urged Congress to take climate action

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 1:31


    They made a pilgrimage to Washington to mark the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis' groundbreaking call to protect the Earth. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    A Colorado manufactured home community is getting more energy efficient

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 1:31


    A project is helping to retrofit 16 homes with more insulation, sealing, and electric stove tops and heat pumps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

    Program in Buffalo, New York, lets riders enjoy the perks of e-bikes without the price tag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:31


    The effort is working to expand access to biking in communities of color. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

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