Climate Connections

Recent episodes

1. 9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year from Climate Connections

   Aug 5, 20261 min

   Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

2. Farmers learn how to grow crops with dramatically less water from Climate Connections

   Aug 4, 20261 min

   As snowpacks shrink, the Dry Farming Institute in Oregon is teaching farmers how to get by with less irrigation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

3. Boston homes were built for winter. That's becoming a problem from Climate Connections

   Aug 3, 20261 min

   Residences are retaining more heat as the city's summers heat up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

4. It's getting more dangerous for kids to play summer sports from Climate Connections

   Jul 31, 20261 min

   As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

5. Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks from Climate Connections

   Jul 30, 20261 min

   The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

6. Climate change causes the ocean's waters to expand from Climate Connections

   Jul 29, 20261 min

   It's one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

7. Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems from Climate Connections

   Jul 28, 20261 min

   The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

8. People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab from Climate Connections

   Jul 27, 20261 min

   The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

9. An old Atlanta railway is becoming a cool escape from Climate Connections

   Jul 24, 20261 min

   When complete, the Atlanta Beltline will form a 22-mile loop that links parks, housing, art, businesses, and public transit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

10. Simple tweaks can make wastewater treatment less polluting from Climate Connections

    Jul 23, 20261 min

    When mixed with oxygen, nitrogen in wastewater creates nitrous oxide, a powerful global warming gas. But there are ways to reduce the harm. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

11. The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out from Climate Connections

    Jul 22, 20261 min

    Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

12. The hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate from Climate Connections

    Jul 21, 20261 min

    Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

13. Kids plant trees, change neighborhoods from Climate Connections

    Jul 20, 20261 min

    The One Tree Per Child Program helps children in Pittsburgh plant trees around schools, parks, streets, playgrounds, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

14. Coeur d'Alene Tribe saves with solar-powered rec center from Climate Connections

    Jul 17, 20261 min

    Rooftop solar panels cut costs by thousands of dollars a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

15. They were offered free flood protection. So why are so few homeowners saying yes? from Climate Connections

    Jul 16, 20261 min

    A government program elevates some Louisiana homes at no cost, but skepticism and unanswered questions are slowing participation. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

16. Reflective paint can keep your home cooler from Climate Connections

    Jul 15, 20261 min

    It reflects the sun's rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

17. You can help scientists study walruses from Climate Connections

    Jul 14, 20261 min

    A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

18. Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects from Climate Connections

    Jul 13, 20261 min

    Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

19. Boston's first public housing project gets a climate-friendly makeover from Climate Connections

    Jul 10, 20261 min

    The redevelopment includes all-electric energy-efficient units, mature shade trees, and rain gardens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

20. Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs from Climate Connections

    Jul 9, 20261 min

    Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/