Best Yale Center for Environmental Communication Podcasts (2025)

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As air pollution gets worse, these parents are getting louder 1:31

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As the federal government weakens protections, Moms Clean Air Force is fighting pollution at the state and local level. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Chicago just went all in on renewable energy 1:31

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From City Hall to O’Hare Airport, every city-owned building now runs on renewables. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A climate nightmare inspired her novel. But the story is also about hope 1:31

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Eiren Caffall’s ‘All the Water in the World’ imagines life after an extreme climate disaster – and the kindness that survives. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate change is supercharging fall allergies 1:31

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Longer growing seasons and more ragweed pollen mean more sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Want more people to eat plant-based foods? Make them the default 1:31

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A nonprofit is working with hospitals to offer vegetarian meals first – and it’s working. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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What Taylor Swift can teach us about talking about climate change 1:31

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The players are going to play, and the haters are going to hate, but climate change is not something that you can shake off. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Curious about EVs? This month, it’s easier to try one 1:31

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For National Drive Electric Month, EV owners across the U.S. are opening their doors – and their driver’s seats – to newcomers. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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‘Flash droughts’: How climate change increases the risk of these short-lived but devastating events 1:31

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They can dramatically dry out land in just a short time. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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AJR’s Adam Met brings climate action to his concerts 1:31

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The bassist has seen the damage up close. Now he’s turning performances into action hubs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Sea level report cards track uneven flood risk across U.S. regions 1:31

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Sea levels are rising more quickly in some places than others. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Satellites demonstrate that cities can clean up the air and cut climate pollution at the same time 1:31

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New data on pollution trends from 13,000 cities shows that slashing fossil fuels helps both our health and climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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When wildfire hit her street, even a climate expert felt unprepared 1:31

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Gale Sinatra lost her home in California’s Eaton Fire – and urges others to get ready for more extreme events. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The 1995 Chicago heat wave killed hundreds. A new tool aims to prevent the next tragedy 1:31

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Researchers, city officials, and residents teamed up to pinpoint which neighborhoods face the greatest danger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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People experiencing homelessness often have nowhere to retreat from the heat 1:31

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To save lives, communities can provide water and air conditioning to people in need. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Grieving parents work to protect student athletes from deadly heat 1:31

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The Jordan McNair Foundation trains coaches, trainers, and athletes to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and act quickly. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Why a group of Catholics urged Congress to take climate action 1:31

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They made a pilgrimage to Washington to mark the 10th anniversary of the late Pope Francis’ groundbreaking call to protect the Earth. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A Colorado manufactured home community is getting more energy efficient 1:31

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A project is helping to retrofit 16 homes with more insulation, sealing, and electric stove tops and heat pumps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Program in Buffalo, New York, lets riders enjoy the perks of e-bikes without the price tag 1:31

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The effort is working to expand access to biking in communities of color. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Free house calls help Californian residents save money on their utility bills 1:31

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As part of a workforce development program, young people are visiting neighbors to assess their water and energy efficiency. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Why a Kansas researcher spent a year living in a poor neighborhood in Korea 1:31

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He wanted to study the effects of poverty and extreme weather firsthand. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Art installation amplifies hundreds of voices on climate change 1:31

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At Rice University, light and sound immerse visitors in a global chorus calling for climate action. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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What can state governments do about climate change? 1:31

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As the federal government withdraws from climate action, states can step up. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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She lost her Louisiana home to disaster. Now she’s fighting oil and gas companies 1:31

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Roishetta Sibley Ozane is helping her community recover from devastating events – and then take on the fossil fuel industry. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Nearly a year after Helene, Appalachian communities are still recovering 1:31

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A grant program in rural Tennessee is helping people rebuild. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Orphan wells leave toxic legacy across Pennsylvania 1:31

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The state has plugged hundreds of the unused wells, but thousands are still leaking dangerous chemicals and climate-warming methane. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Training program teaches women how to conduct prescribed burns 1:31

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Women make up only about 10% of the fire-related workforce as a whole. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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‘Global Glacier Casualty List’ honors ice giants that are melting away 1:31

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The website marks the loss of glaciers to global warming. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Electric car batteries could power both vehicles and the grid 1:31

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Massachusetts is testing bidirectional chargers that turn parked EVs into backup energy sources. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Bowhead whales are losing habitat they’ve preferred for 12,000 years 1:31

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The whales are typically found in areas of the ocean with 15-30% sea ice cover in the summer months, but the Arctic is changing rapidly as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Goodwill’s Clean Tech Accelerator trains people for clean energy jobs 1:31

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The program offers paid training in solar installation, EV charger maintenance, heat pump installation, and more. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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An Alabama program paid homeowners to fortify their roofs. It paid off 1:31

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The program, funded by insurance companies, helped homes better withstand a 2020 hurricane, a recent study found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Why you might get bumped from a flight during a heat wave 1:31

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Hot air makes it harder for engines to get a plane airborne – a problem that is set to get more common as the climate warms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A health group launched a climate education course. 3,000 nurses signed up 1:31

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The Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education offers online resources and a free virtual course so nurses can help their patients stay safe as the climate changes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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An overlooked benefit of telemedicine: It can reduce climate pollution 1:31

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When health workers provide care by phone or internet, fewer people need to drive their cars to the doctor’s office. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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4 billion people experienced a whole extra month of extreme heat in the past year 1:31

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It’s the direct result of human-caused climate change. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Over 50 million Americans struggle to pay an energy bill 1:31

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Proposed cuts to the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program may leave people without heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A warming climate means more mosquito bites 1:31

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As temperatures rise, mosquitoes are thriving. And urban dwellers may be especially vulnerable to mosquito-borne illness. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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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/