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Author: Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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How is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University for a daily 90-second podcast about climate change, where we confront reality and share inspiring stories of hope.
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Heat waves are already harming the sport, one advocate says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Researchers are using satellites to spot stress in urban forests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Offshore turbines generate electricity reliably at night and in the winter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Climate-change-driven drought is hitting the river hard, contributing to water shortages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Research shows that the poorest may be least able to move away from harm. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria showed that people with disabilities can get left behind during an emergency. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
CO2 levels are at their highest in human history – and warming the Earth dangerously fast. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
The partnership empowers Indigenous people to steward the land by growing the markets for goods like acai, Brazil nuts, honey, and sustainable rubber. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
More dirty gas and coal plants could be turned on to generate the electricity that powers AI growth, polluting the air and harming the climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
The fund has awarded more than 4 million dollars to youth-led groups in the last few years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Doors, sinks, windows, floors, and cabinets often end up in a landfill when a building is torn down. A Minnesota-based company is trying to change that. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
In many places, utilities are replacing aging equipment and hardening the grid against climate disasters. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Indigenous practitioners show that when used carefully, fire can help ecosystems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Inconsistent snow is forcing a longtime winter attraction to adapt to a warming climate. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
For some Texans, losing heat during the 2021 winter freeze meant immobility – or worse. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
The U.S. now experiences a billion-dollar disaster about every two weeks, on average. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
Warmer winters can result in thinner ice, so knowing safety rules is essential. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
People who love their heat pumps are now teaching neighbors to go electric. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 
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