Best Yale Center for Environmental Communication Podcasts (2025)

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The hidden risks of forest carbon credits 1:31

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Wildfire, disease, and logging can wipe out carbon storage that companies count on to offset emissions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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When drought meets deluge 1:31

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Climate change is intensifying both floods and droughts – sometimes leaving communities to endure both burdens at once. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Young farmers face steep odds in a changing climate 1:31

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High land costs, student debt, and climate shocks make it hard for the next generation of farmers to get started and stay on the land. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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The biggest storms on Earth are their workplace 1:31

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NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters risk rough skies so the public can better prepare for disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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An expensive gas bill inspired him to help others 1:31

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AJ Patton’s new all-electric housing project in Chicago is designed to keep utility costs low. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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A conservative voice calls for climate unity 1:31

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Benji Backer, founder of the Nature Is Nonpartisan coalition, says protecting the planet should transcend politics. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Marsh restoration project helps protect Louisiana highway from flooding 1:31

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The project also provides habitat for wildlife. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Satellite program aims to track every wildfire on Earth 1:31

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A nonprofit coalition is building a fleet of satellites to help firefighters and communities respond when disaster strikes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Trump administration ends initiative for communities hit hardest by pollution 1:31

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Lahaina, Hawaii, rebuilds slowly after deadly fire 1:31

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Two years on, survivors face high rents, scarce housing, and rising poverty – but community leaders are helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has helped 10 Philly schools get AC 1:31

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Students will have the chance to learn in cooler, more comfortable classrooms. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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UN International Court of Justice says countries have a legal obligation to reduce pollution 1:31

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Although the ruling is not enforceable, it may influence other international and domestic courts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Hotter weather may be making more children sick 1:31

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At two hospitals in Texas, the number of children coming into the ER with heat-related illnesses more than doubled between 2012 and 2023. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Many amphibians may be imperiled by climate change, study finds 1:31

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Heat waves and droughts seem to be pushing more amphibians toward extinction. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Disasters caused over $131 billion in losses in the first half of 2025 1:31

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The costs of such disasters have been rising in the U.S. for a few different reasons. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate solutions can start at your desk 1:31

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The nonprofit Work for Climate is helping employees push their companies to go green. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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How a utility shut-off can trigger a family crisis 1:31

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Food spoils. Health threats rise. Eviction risks loom. And with energy costs rising, more people could face gas or electricity shutoffs. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Some of New Orleans’ flood defenses are slowly sinking 1:31

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Parts of the city’s protections are subsiding by an inch or two per year, including key wetlands and floodwalls. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Have questions about buying an EV? Your dealer might be learning, too 1:31

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A national training program is helping U.S. car sellers and buyers navigate the switch to electric. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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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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