ClimateConnections
Daily radio programming and original reporting, commentary, and analysis on climate change. Re-tweets are not necessarily endorsements.
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How climate change threatens public health » Yale Climate Connections
Major medical groups call climate change 'a true public health emergency.'
How Pope Francis inspired friars to start a sustainable farm near Baltimore…
Their goal is to feed the poor and nurture the Earth.
The Army Corps is using natural barriers to help protect coastal communities…
Islands and reefs decrease the energy of waves, and wetlands can hold floodwater.
The Great Basin's fresh water is drying up, threatening young waterbirds »…
Millions of waterbirds migrate through the Western region every year.
East Coast vineyards gain respect, but face new challenges from climate change…
Insect pests and increased rainfall are growing threats.
Architectural history offers clues to low-carbon relief from the heat » Yale…
As demand for air conditioning grows in the developing world, nature-based design could provide climate-friendly alternatives.
What it means to be human in an age of climate change…
Three writers examine humanity's place on Earth and in the cosmos.
Yard signs showcase Miami's vulnerability to sea-level rise » Yale Climate Connections
Artist Xavier Cortada wanted to get people talking about the problem.
Storytelling is fueling climate conversations at Appalachian State University » Yale Climate…
At the university in Boone, North Carolina, faculty and students are using creative media to express themselves and inspire action.
Military bases prepare for more extreme weather » Yale Climate Connections
Fort Hood is developing a renewable-powered microgrid system that could provide electricity even if the local grid goes down.
How protecting a Pennsylvania stream makes the area more resilient » Yale…
As climate change brings heavy precipitation to some regions, safeguarding water quality is crucial.
Naomi Booth on motherhood, anxiety and climate change » Yale Climate Connections
An interview with the author of 'Sealed'
What a drier and hotter future means for the arid Southwest »…
Water shortages, wildfires, and algal blooms to become more common.
Cleaning up after a hurricane can be hazardous to your health »…
But people are learning to stay safe through a program funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Energy efficiency can help nonprofits serve more people » Yale Climate Connections
Efficient light bulbs will enable a medical facility for the homeless to save $100,000.
Some northern cities could be reborn as 'climate havens' » Yale Climate…
Buffalo, Cincinnati, and Duluth could become a new home for those fleeing from wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme heat in other places.
Critics challenge insurance companies over contributions to climate change » Yale Climate…
The industry has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in fossil fuel companies.
What you need to know about the link between sea-level rise and…
Whether it's called 'high-tide' flooding, 'sunny day,' or 'nuisance' flooding, the problem is getting worse in many coastal communities.
Helping people afford healthcare has reduced illegal logging in Borneo » Yale…
Many residents were cutting timber in order to pay for medical assistance.
Support group helps young wildfire survivors heal » Yale Climate Connections
The fifth graders created a video to support other young fire victims.
After a gas leak forced an evacuation in Arvin, California, residents decided…
And their efforts made a difference.
'How is climate change affecting summer weather?' » Yale Climate Connections
Look out for heat waves, dangerous deluges, and air pollution.
It's getting easier to road-trip in an electric vehicle » Yale Climate…
Electrify America is on track to install 500 new charging stations by the end of this year.