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Our favorite Eye on the Storm stories of 2024
A look back at some deep dives and reflective takes from our regular and special contributors. The post Our favorite Eye on the Storm stories of 2024 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Portraits of catastrophe and courage in 2024
The year included travails that were intensified by human-caused climate change and tackled with resilience and determination. The post Portraits of catastrophe and courage in 2024 appeared first on...
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Climate news to watch in 2025
2024 was a mixed bag for climate change. Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2025. The post Climate news to watch in 2025 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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The fossil fuel industry spent $219 million to elect the new U.S. government
Most of that money went to Republicans. The post The fossil fuel industry spent $219 million to elect the new U.S. government appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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A third of Americans don’t drive. So why is our transportation so car-centric?
Anna Zivarts explains how reimagining transportation could benefit non-drivers and the climate. The post A third of Americans don’t drive. So why is our transportation so car-centric? appeared first...
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What is biomimicry? The tech lessons we can learn from plants and animals
Even termites can teach us about how to take care of buildings. The post What is biomimicry? The tech lessons we can learn from plants and animals appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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This week’s unholy mix of drought, wind, and fire in Southern California
It’s one of the biggest fire and wind threats in years for the northern end of the Los Angeles region. The post This week’s unholy mix of drought, wind, and fire in Southern California appeared...
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Where have all the species gone? Understanding climate change’s toll on nature
Why land protection and climate action are both vital to the future of plants and animals. The post Where have all the species gone? Understanding climate change’s toll on nature appeared first on...
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The role of climate change in the catastrophic 2025 Los Angeles fires
Summer dry seasons are extending into winter, intensifying the impacts of Santa Ana winds. The post The role of climate change in the catastrophic 2025 Los Angeles fires appeared first on Yale Climate...
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Earth roasts through its second consecutive hottest year on record
The total number of people killed in extreme weather events intensified by climate change in 2024 is likely in the tens or hundreds of thousands, said the World Weather Attribution group. The post...
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Climate change, not endangered species protection, is a big culprit in Los...
Recent drought has left the state vulnerable to wildfires. The post Climate change, not endangered species protection, is a big culprit in Los Angeles fires appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Preparing for Trump 2.0: Books for academics and climate practitioners
Could a second Trump administration force society to deal with pressing problems that have been put off? The post Preparing for Trump 2.0: Books for academics and climate practitioners appeared first...
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12 books to prepare you for Trump 2.0
These books, aimed at the general reader, can help you contextualize and respond to our current crises. The post 12 books to prepare you for Trump 2.0 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Nobody’s insurance rates are safe from climate change
Even if you haven’t suffered direct damage, you’re paying for increasingly extreme weather. The post Nobody’s insurance rates are safe from climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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A forgotten farming technique is making a big comeback – here’s why
Facing new pressures, farmers are reviving a method from generations ago. The post A forgotten farming technique is making a big comeback – here’s why appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Indirect death toll from the L.A. fires may end up in the thousands
The toxic smoke from the fires, combined with disruption to the economy, health care system, and mental health may lead to thousands of deaths over the coming years. The post Indirect death toll from...
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Young people are suffering from climate anxiety. Here’s how to help.
Teachers and parents can help them get involved in protecting the climate. The post Young people are suffering from climate anxiety. Here’s how to help. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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Reads to help you make sense of the climate-changed insurance market
For many homeowners, extreme weather is leading to rising rates and denied coverage. The post Reads to help you make sense of the climate-changed insurance market appeared first on Yale Climate...
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A high-impact week, from a snowy Gulf Coast to shrieking California winds
The nationwide cold spell isn’t a record-smasher, but the Southwest drought and Gulf Coast snows are another matter. The post A high-impact week, from a snowy Gulf Coast to shrieking California winds...
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How engineers are working to solve the renewable energy storage problem
When the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow, humanity still needs power. Researchers are designing new technologies, from reinvented batteries to compressed air and spinning wheels, to keep...
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