Climate Connections
Weekdays at 8:42 a.m.
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.
In 90-second segments broadcast five times a week, listeners join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University to learn about climate change, understand the scientific reality, and hear inspiring stories of everyday people taking action.
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Y para algunos, tener acceso a un auto significa tener acceso a la atención médica y a alimentos más saludables. The post El programa Míocar de California ayuda a residentes a encontrar transporte accesible que no contribuye al esmog ni a la contaminación por carbono appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Dolphin is the planet's fifth Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, putting 2026 ahead of the pace from the all-time record of 1997, when 12 Cat 5s occurred globally. The post Historic Super Typhoon Dolphin hits Category 5 strength in the Northwest Pacific appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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The maps reveal which areas bear the greatest burden during extreme rain. The post Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Research and practical examples of growing food on solar farms are everywhere, despite federal funding cuts. The post What’s the deal with agrovoltaics? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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It’s one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. The post Climate change causes the ocean’s waters to expand appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. The post Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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As it feasts on near-record oceanic warmth, Genevieve will stay safely out to sea. The post Genevieve becomes the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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With gas prices soaring, my electric car was the cheapest mode of transportation for a trip to Wisconsin. The post I saved more than $200 on my EV road trip appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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The lab is testing thousands of ticks for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, babesiosis, and other dangerous infections. The post People are mailing bloodthirsty ticks to a New York lab appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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More than 70% of our Spanish-speaking readers say that our coverage helps them stay safe during extreme weather. The post Help us grow our bilingual coverage appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.