Climate Connections
2:30 p.m. weekdays
Yale Climate Connections is a nonpartisan, multimedia service providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on the issue of climate change, one of the greatest challenges and stories confronting modern society.
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As climate change makes flooding worse, the city has proposed building a levee, improving stormwater drainage, creating a wetland park, and offering buyouts for the most vulnerable homes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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It requires new construction and major renovations to use reflective roofs that can cool neighborhoods by as much as six degrees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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For low-income families, staying cool can mean sacrificing food or other essentials. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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The Mississippi River carries fertilizer runoff from the Midwest to the Gulf – and increasingly extreme rain is making the problem more urgent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Reflective pavement and new trees are lowering the temperature in heat-stressed communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/