Climate Connections

Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme

Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimate

Electric cars help China weather the global energy crisis

The world's largest importer of crude oil has cut transportation-related oil use by 16% since the Iran war started – in part by adopting EVs. Learn more at https://www.ya

Why the NAACP is suing xAI

A data center in South Memphis owned by an Elon Musk company is at the center of a legal fight over air pollution and environmental justice. Learn more at https://www.yal

Poor apple crop blamed on early spring, late freeze

In a Maryland orchard, one researcher is searching for apple varieties that can handle these swings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Online tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states

It also shows how each representative voted. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Millions of older adults face extreme weather alone

Many U.S. seniors live in single-family homes, far from friends and neighbors. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

An asthma diagnosis led him to document Detroit's air pollution

Darren Riley learned that pollution from an oil refinery, industrial facilities, and heavy truck traffic could be affecting his community's health. Learn more at https://

California restoration project turns sinking farmland into wetlands

The Nature Conservancy is flooding portions of a delta island to slow land subsidence and create habitat for wildlife. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.or

Extreme weather could threaten half of U.S. drinking water systems

Flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and rising seas can damage water infrastructure and disrupt treatment and supply. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Rain gardens and trees are helping Pittsburgh reduce flooding

'Green' infrastructure can help control stormwater and prevent polluted wastewater from overflowing into rivers and streams. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnecti

Houses of worship in New York City prepare for growing climate threats

Free climate-readiness audits are helping religious organizations identify ways to buttress their buildings for extreme heat, flooding, and other dangers. Learn more at h

Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes

The state's Blue Acres program helps people move out of areas at high risk of flooding and converts their former properties to open space. Learn more at https://www.yalec

Coeur d'Alene Tribe works to restore native prairie

A nearly $1 million grant is helping restore remnant Palouse prairie and reestablish native plants on tribal land. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

These ingenious fishponds fed Hawaiians before colonialism

Restoring these fisheries could make Hawaii more self-sufficient. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Fitness influencers make the case for plant-based protein

Advocates say eating more plants could benefit athletes' health while also reducing the climate impact of their diets. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.or

Only about half of U.S. teens can correctly identify the causes of climate change

But over 80% say they're worried about it. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Monterey Bay area in California is investing in climate change resiliency and training a workforce

Colleges and universities in the area are teaching people skills like habitat restoration and piloting drones to monitor coastal changes. Learn more at https://www.yalecl

She had unexplained blood pressure fluctuations and bouts of pneumonia. It took years to learn why

Today, Tami McGraw runs a Facebook support group for others with her condition. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

What happens when climate despair turns into action?

A 10-step support program helps people acknowledge the severity of climate change, sit with uncertainty, and build the resilience to make a difference. Learn more at http

Board game helps players learn about climate impacts on tribal communities

Inspired by the Menominee Tribe and Reservation in Wisconsin, the game tasks players with responding to floods, fires, droughts, and other extreme weather events. Learn m