Best Yale Center for Environmental Communication Podcasts (2024)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/.