Best Yale Center for Environmental Communication Podcasts (2025)

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Waste from forest thinning gets new purpose in Northern California 1:31

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Instead of burning cleared brush, this team is using it to restore damaged stream channels and reduce erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Virtual power plants could transform electricity grids 1:31

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The technology lets homes send and receive energy, reducing stress on the grid during peak hours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Robotic machine helps keep lumber out of the scrap heap 1:31

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A device in use near San Francisco automates the labor-intensive process of extracting metal fasteners from salvaged lumber so the wood can be used again. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How to eat safely when the power goes out 1:31

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It’s only a matter of time before the food in the fridge and freezer starts to go bad. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Detroit advocate helps girls of color lead on climate 1:31

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Her book, ‘Sage Sails the World,’ aims to inspire kids to get involved. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Iowa residents bring the prairie back, one yard at a time 1:31

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Healthy soil is so beneficial that one Iowa county offers partial reimbursement for soil aeration and compost, plus free native plants. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Smoke plume from January wildfire near L.A. carried lead for miles 1:31

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Hazardous lead levels – the product of incinerated paint and pipes – have been found far from the fire’s edge. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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El Guardián del Agua program provides Spanish-language stormwater workshops in Madison, Wisconsin 1:31

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The program teaches participants how to plant rain gardens and rain barrels that can reduce stormwater runoff during downpours. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Mother turns her grief into a lifeline for others 1:31

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Tragedy led the mother of an environmental activist to launch the Resilient Activist, a nonprofit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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As summers heat up, air conditioning becomes a right in some places 1:31

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A Maryland county now requires landlords to provide cooling in most rentals, treating it as essential for tenant health. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate-friendly 401(k)s can help protect your future 1:31

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Many 401(k)s include investments in fossil fuels, but there are alternatives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Free vegan meals for people and the planet 1:31

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Chilis on Wheels serves up delicious, plant-based, multicultural dishes to people in need. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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DC’s smart bins offer 24-hour food waste drop-off 1:31

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The rat-proof bins are making composting easier for city residents. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A smarter way to tear buildings down 1:31

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Researchers are using high-tech tools to identify reusable materials that can be salvaged during building demolitions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A sensor patch could help protect the lives of outdoor workers 1:31

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‘The idea is to stop people dying from heat, which is a preventable death.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate change is increasing the risk of intense rain 1:31

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So it’s important for everyone to make a plan to stay safe during flooding. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Solar arrays power a farm in Madison, Wisconsin 1:31

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It had been operating for years without on-site electricity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate solutions are more popular than you might think 1:31

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Fossil fuel PR campaigns have misled people into believing that climate solutions are more controversial than they actually are. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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New campaign asks young people to help their parents recognize misinformation 1:31

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False claims about climate change are rampant on social media. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How you can use a ‘truth sandwich’ to fight climate misinformation 1:31

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Serve up facts first and last, with misinformation handled carefully in the middle. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Public art is providing relief from the heat in Cambridge, Massachusetts 1:31

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A shady installation in a park includes tree saplings that will one day provide additional cooling. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How the midnight sun is helping displace fossil fuels in a remote Arctic community 1:31

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Colville Lake now gets 15% of its electricity annually from solar power. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The Arctic is getting louder, and whales are paying the price 1:31

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Melting ice brings more ships and industrial activity, interfering with how whales communicate and behave. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Fireworks light up the sky – and sometimes the forest 1:31

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As the risk of wildfires grows, make sure you know the law and how to have a safe display this Fourth of July. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate change could take a bite out of the banana industry 1:31

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The ideal places to grow them could get too hot for the fruit. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Newton, Massachusetts, project turns flood problem into pollinator paradise 1:31

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With underground tanks and native vegetation, Cheesecake Brook is getting a climate-ready upgrade. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Extreme heat could threaten human health on a massive scale 1:31

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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/

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An electric car share program helps people get around in the Twin Cities 1:31

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It’s designed for people who only need a car occasionally. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Proposed gas plants in Wisconsin pose health risks, report finds 1:31

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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/

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Warmer winters increase West Nile risk 1:31

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The disease, transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, can cause fatal neurological damage in some cases. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate justice advocates fight for fairness in the face of climate change 1:31

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Robert Bullard calls for climate action that repairs past harms and uplifts neglected communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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After decades of pollution, California community secures $550 million settlement from Chevron 1:31

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One environmental advocate says the deal is a step forward for Richmond – but not a full solution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Chicago environmental justice group calls for transition to electric trucks 1:31

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Replacing half of Chicago’s diesel trucks with electric vehicles could dramatically improve health, study suggests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Low-income housing for seniors gets a climate-friendly renovation in central New York 1:31

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The seven-story apartment building is now powered by geothermal and solar energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Bay Area nonprofit provides fresh veggies, cooking classes to people living in a food desert 1:31

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Urban Tilth, a Richmond, California-based organization, distributes free produce to primarily Black and Latino neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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An electric firetruck puts out blazes in Madison, Wisconsin 1:31

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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/

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In an Illinois forest, many buds are forming earlier and leaves are changing color later 1:31

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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/

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Civil rights leader links climate change to racial justice 1:31

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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/

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Trees can be flood-prevention heroes 1:31

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Leaves and branches slow the rate of rain hitting the ground, and roots help prevent soil erosion. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Book warns of potential harms of lithium boom in Southern California 1:31

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The region is home to vast amounts of lithium, a mineral critical for battery manufacturing. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Composer weaves climate crisis themes into new choral work 1:31

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‘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/

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In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time 1:31

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Free, vetted guides offer practical advice on electrifying homes and finding experienced contractors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure 1:31

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A D.C.-based nonprofit trains people in stormwater management techniques to build healthier, flood-resilient neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Melting ice brings more ships – and more pollution – to Arctic waters 1:31

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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/

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Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding 1:31

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With more storms and warmer temperatures ahead, contaminated floodwaters pose a growing public health threat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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As seas rise, saltwater moves toward Philadelphia’s faucets 1:31

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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/

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Carbon pollution isn’t just changing Earth – it could cause crowding in space 1:31

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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/

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A free store helps hurricane survivors go solar in western North Carolina 1:31

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The store connects people with equipment donated by solar companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Dynamic glass can help buildings stay cool 1:31

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After the Dallas airport installed dynamic glass windows, surface temperatures near the windows dropped 15 degrees F. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Extreme weather could cause more disruptions to Chicago public transit 1:31

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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/

Yale Center For Environmental Communication Podcasts