Climate change could take a bite out of the banana industry
The ideal places to grow them could get too hot for the fruit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 27, 2025•2 min
Climate Connections
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.
Episodes
Newton, Massachusetts, project turns flood problem into pollinator paradise
With underground tanks and native vegetation, Cheesecake Brook is getting a climate-ready upgrade. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 26, 2025•2 min
Extreme heat could threaten human health on a massive scale
If the world warms 1.8 degrees F more, dangerous heat waves could plague an area the size of the U.S. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 25, 2025•2 min
An electric car share program helps people get around in the Twin Cities
It’s designed for people who only need a car occasionally. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 24, 2025•2 min
Proposed gas plants in Wisconsin pose health risks, report finds
Pollution from the plants could contribute to heart attacks, ER visits, and long-term health harms over decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 23, 2025•2 min
Warmer winters increase West Nile risk
The disease, transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, can cause fatal neurological damage in some cases. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 20, 2025•2 min
Climate justice advocates fight for fairness in the face of climate change
Robert Bullard calls for climate action that repairs past harms and uplifts neglected communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 19, 2025•2 min
After decades of pollution, California community secures $550 million settlement from Chevron
One environmental advocate says the deal is a step forward for Richmond – but not a full solution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 18, 2025•2 min
Chicago environmental justice group calls for transition to electric trucks
Replacing half of Chicago’s diesel trucks with electric vehicles could dramatically improve health, study suggests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 17, 2025•2 min
Low-income housing for seniors gets a climate-friendly renovation in central New York
The seven-story apartment building is now powered by geothermal and solar energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 16, 2025•2 min
Bay Area nonprofit provides fresh veggies, cooking classes to people living in a food desert
Urban Tilth, a Richmond, California-based organization, distributes free produce to primarily Black and Latino neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 13, 2025•2 min
An electric firetruck puts out blazes in Madison, Wisconsin
The truck’s quiet engine makes it easier for firefighters to talk during calls, and it doesn’t spew diesel pollution into the firehouse. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 12, 2025•2 min
In an Illinois forest, many buds are forming earlier and leaves are changing color later
It all adds up to a longer growing season in Trelease Woods, a centuries-old forest near the University of Illinois. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 11, 2025•2 min
Civil rights leader links climate change to racial justice
Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley says the fight for clean air and a safe environment is linked to the battle for racial equity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 10, 2025•2 min
Trees can be flood-prevention heroes
Leaves and branches slow the rate of rain hitting the ground, and roots help prevent soil erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 09, 2025•2 min
Book warns of potential harms of lithium boom in Southern California
The region is home to vast amounts of lithium, a mineral critical for battery manufacturing. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 06, 2025•2 min
Composer weaves climate crisis themes into new choral work
‘Missa Laudato Si’’ incorporates the late Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical and other environmental texts in a musical reflection on climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 05, 2025•2 min
In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time
Free, vetted guides offer practical advice on electrifying homes and finding experienced contractors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 04, 2025•2 min
As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure
A D.C.-based nonprofit trains people in stormwater management techniques to build healthier, flood-resilient neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 03, 2025•2 min
Melting ice brings more ships – and more pollution – to Arctic waters
New rules will reduce airborne toxins, but an environmental group says discharge from scrubbers still threatens the fragile Arctic. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Jun 02, 2025•2 min
Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding
With more storms and warmer temperatures ahead, contaminated floodwaters pose a growing public health threat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 30, 2025•2 min
As seas rise, saltwater moves toward Philadelphia’s faucets
Saltwater from Delaware Bay is creeping closer to the city’s water intake, forcing officials to consider costly long-term solutions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 29, 2025•2 min
Carbon pollution isn’t just changing Earth – it could cause crowding in space
MIT scientists have found that changes to the atmosphere are enabling space junk to stay in orbit longer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 28, 2025•2 min
A free store helps hurricane survivors go solar in western North Carolina
The store connects people with equipment donated by solar companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 27, 2025•2 min
Dynamic glass can help buildings stay cool
After the Dallas airport installed dynamic glass windows, surface temperatures near the windows dropped 15 degrees F. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 26, 2025•2 min
Extreme weather could cause more disruptions to Chicago public transit
To address flooded train stations and unshaded hot bus stops, public transit will need infrastructure investments to keep up with climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 23, 2025•2 min
Many glaciers are shrinking more in summer than they can grow in winter
Fossil fuel pollution is accelerating glacier melt, contributing to rising sea levels worldwide. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 22, 2025•2 min
So-called ‘100-year floods’ are happening more often
Climate change is making extreme floods more frequent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 21, 2025•2 min
Students learn to build electric cars at an Ohio public school
The EV lab at the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering trains students to solve electricity and engineering challenges. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 20, 2025•2 min
How climate change contributed to the Los Angeles fires
Drier vegetation and soil make it easier for wildfires to spread and become more destructive. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
May 19, 2025•2 min
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