Best Erika Hopman Podcasts (2024)

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Flooded streets plague Northeast Houston residents 1:31

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The city’s 2,000-mile system of roadside drainage ditches often fails during storms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The first all-electric conference center in the U.S. opens in Ithaca, New York 1:31

2h ago1:31

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Heat pumps warm and cool the facility, and its kitchen relies on induction ranges and electric fryers and ovens. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Solar energy is powering public landscaping in Oak Park, Illinois 1:31

25m ago1:31

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Electric tools provide a cleaner and quieter alternative to gas-powered equipment. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How the Veterans Health Administration is preparing for flood emergencies 1:31

23h ago1:31

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The agency has purchased six high-water trucks and extended its telehealth offerings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Volunteers unite to defend critical road in Hawaii from erosion 1:31

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A native plant project aims to help protect Punalu‘u beach and road from rising sea levels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding 1:31

39m ago1:31

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During downpours, ponds collect water that would otherwise run off into streets and homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Why this Maine native is concerned about his state’s lobster fishery 1:31

23h ago1:31

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Farther south, warming water has contributed to the collapse of the lobster fishery. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Ducks delay their migration as the climate warms 1:31

2d ago1:31

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Some are migrating along the Atlantic flyway later in the fall – or even spending the winter farther north. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Meet the Arkansas farmer trying to adapt to the changing climate 1:31

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‘Climate change for farmers is more like getting a wound and never letting it heal,’ said Hallie Shoffner. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Nova Scotia’s wild blueberry fields face new pressures as the climate changes 1:31

6d ago1:31

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The fruits have grown in the area for thousands of years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Battery-powered sea glider could make coastal travel more climate-friendly 1:31

7d ago1:31

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Vehicles like it could connect cities like New York and Boston. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Tucson nonprofit hires up to 50 teens a year to plant trees 1:31

8d ago1:31

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The program helps increase the city’s tree canopy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate change made 2023 wildfire conditions in Canada three times as likely, study finds 1:31

9d ago1:31

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It also upped the risk in Greece and the Amazon. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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‘It’s tough.’ California fly fisher says trout are struggling as the climate warms 1:31

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Intensifying droughts and hotter stream temperatures are putting new pressures on the state’s cold-water fish. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Heat contributed to 47,000 deaths in Europe during summer 2023, study finds 1:31

13d ago1:31

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It was one of the hottest summers ever in Europe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Vampire bats are moving north as the climate warms 1:31

14d ago1:31

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These blood-feeding bats may increase rabies risks to livestock and wildlife in Southern U.S. states. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Maryland researchers breed apples for a changing climate 1:31

15d ago1:31

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Two new varieties can better tolerate hotter, wetter weather. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Fifth-generation Connecticut orchard invests in 1,500 solar panels 1:31

16d ago1:31

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Owner Keith Bishop says he hopes solar panels will help keep the farm running for generations to come. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The chemicals in air conditioning units can contribute to global warming 1:31

17d ago1:31

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So it’s important to dispose of AC units properly when they die. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Minnesota man brings solar power and job training to North Minneapolis 1:31

26d ago1:31

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Jamez Staples says the energy transition can help lift up his whole community. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Antarctic glacier the size of Florida more vulnerable to warming than previously thought, experts warn 1:31

21d ago1:31

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The Thwaites Glacier is already shrinking by 50 billion tons of ice a year. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Wind power goes small with microturbines for homes, public parks, and more 1:31

22d ago1:31

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A French startup's ‘Aeroleaf’ turbines can produce electricity day and night. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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New Mexico program pays workers to train for clean energy jobs 1:31

23d ago1:31

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Many oil and gas workers are eager to transition to new jobs, says the leader of a workers’ rights organization. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Vertical solar panels help farmers produce both energy and crops 1:31

24d ago1:31

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The orientation of the panels means they can be easily integrated into pastures or croplands. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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What is net metering? 1:31

27d ago1:31

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The system allows solar-powered homes to receive credit when energy is sent to the grid. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Earthen bricks can be used to build wildfire-resistant homes 1:31

28d ago1:31

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It’s a modern version of an ancient building technique. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Dangerous, unregulated cobalt mines boom as the need for batteries grows 1:31

29d ago1:31

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Mine workers need more protections, says a University of Houston researcher. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Owner of eco-friendly home made out of tires shares lessons learned 1:31

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Jay and Annie Warmke’s property in Appalachian Ohio has become a sustainability education center. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Foundation pays Georgia farmers to grow trees on former croplands 1:31

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The program can help the climate and the farmers’ pocketbooks. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Puerto Rican lawyer offers free legal assistance to disaster survivors 1:31

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Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz lived through Hurricane Maria. She’s now the vice director of the American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Landscapes charred by wildfire can become ground zero for floods and mudslides 1:31

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If you live in a wildfire-prone area, buy flood insurance, experts say. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Solar leasing can make home solar power more accessible 1:31

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With leasing, you pay over time rather than upfront. But there are some downsides. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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From waste to watts: How closed landfills can become solar powerhouses 1:31

1M ago1:31

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The wide-open spaces can be ideal sites for solar panels. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Energy efficiency job training provides incarcerated people with new career opportunities 1:31

1M ago1:31

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About 25 participants in an Illinois program have been hired in energy efficiency jobs upon their release. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Current climate policies will lead to about 2.7ºC of global warming by the end of the century 1:31

1M ago1:31

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That well exceeds the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5ºC. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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San Francisco visitors can enjoy a free ferry powered by hydrogen 1:31

1M ago1:31

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Most ferries rely on diesel to power trips between ports. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The real reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others 1:31

1M ago1:31

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Spoiler alert: It isn’t because their blood is sweeter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Tampa residents turn food waste into energy 1:31

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They’re using anaerobic digesters that convert kitchen scraps into fertilizer and cooking gas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Mosquitoes can now be tracked with an app 1:31

2M ago1:31

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Photos uploaded to the app help scientists identify and track these pesky insects. The data is then shared with public health officials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, study finds 1:31

2M ago1:31

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New research links cleaner air to significant health benefits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Denied FEMA Assistance? You can appeal 1:31

2M ago1:31

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A free online tool, available in both English and Spanish, can help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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A new financing model could speed up forest thinning projects 1:31

2M ago1:31

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The projects can help reduce the risk of intense wildfires. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Geoscientist David Padgett turns science into a tool for environmental justice 1:31

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He offers his expertise to communities struggling with pollution and flooding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Meet Scott Sklar, a renewable energy enthusiast in Arlington, Virginia 1:31

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When there’s a power outage, people gather at Sklar’s place. During good weather, they take tours and check out what kids call his ‘Back to the Future’ van. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Tofu manufacturer turns waste into energy with a biodigester 1:31

2M ago1:31

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Island Spring Organics on Vashon Island, Washington, uses soybean pulp and whey to help power its tofu production. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Hospitals commit to cutting climate pollution from their food supply chain 1:31

2M ago1:31

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Over 100 hospitals and medical centers have signed up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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What to ask when you’re hiring a solar company 1:31

2M ago1:31

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It can be hard to know which claims to believe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.

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Photos show how climate change is shaping the Louisiana coast 1:31

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Virginia Hanusik’s new book, ‘Into the Quiet and the Light,’ pairs photos with essays and reflections from community members. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/.