Climate Connections

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

Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change

The city's Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more. Learn more at https://www.yalec

'We've given up half our home': Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska

Climate change is making glacial lake outbursts much more frequent. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Proposed bill would mandate alpha-gal labeling on food and drug packaging

Lone star tick bites can cause alpha-gal syndrome, which involves an allergic reaction to red meat and other animal products. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnect

How a Washington State farm dramatically slashed its irrigation needs

The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

This Chicago museum gets people talking about climate change

At the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, visitors learn about clean energy and glacier melt. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Helene survivors face lasting risks of PTSD and depression

A researcher found mental health problems were more common among people who experienced severe flooding and financial or housing stressors. Learn more at https://www.yale

Even in disaster zones, many prisons and jails lack evacuation procedures

Incarcerated people have experienced flooded cells, a loss of running water, and power outages. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Climate change is boosting landslide risks in southern Appalachia

More extreme storms could increase the threat in mountainous areas where steep slopes already create hazards. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Hurricane Helene changed one survivor's approach to preparedness

After seeing blocked roads and power outages leave people without food and water, she decided to create a YouTube series to help others get ready. Learn more at https://w

New analysis could help Washington, D.C., better prepare for floods

Maps that account for rainfall and overwhelmed storm drains show greater risks than traditional flood plain maps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

For many Pittsburgh residents, wet basements pose health risks

Chronic moisture can create ideal conditions for mold that can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and rashes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

'Oyster castles' to help keep a South Carolina community safe from erosion

A nearly 2,000-foot-long wall covered in oysters will restore natural habitat. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

This Texas county is mapping climate risks – and the people most exposed

The tool connects climate hazards with health and financial burdens to help communities prepare. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

One dollar spent preparing for disasters can save six

The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimate

Some coastal towns in North Carolina now flood up to 100 days a year

Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/