The enduring influence of “The Day After Tomorrow,” 20 years later
The groundbreaking film popularized an extreme climate scenario. To what effect? The post The enduring influence of “The Day After Tomorrow,” 20 years later appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View Article‘The choice could not be more stark’: How Trump and Biden compare on climate...
Under Biden’s policies, the U.S. is on track to cut its climate pollution in half by 2030. Trump and his allies aim to gut those policies and downsize the EPA. The post ‘The choice could not be more...
View ArticleAt least 23 killed in long-weekend swarm of severe weather
Dallas and Houston were smacked by high winds Tuesday after tornado-bearing storms gouged the landscape across multiple states. The post At least 23 killed in long-weekend swarm of severe weather...
View ArticleHow to talk with (just about) anyone about climate and the 2024 elections
These tips can help you connect with friends, family, and strangers. The post How to talk with (just about) anyone about climate and the 2024 elections appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleIs climate action on extreme heat a human right?
The case for federal heat protection laws. The post Is climate action on extreme heat a human right? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleJeff Masters and Bob Henson give us the low-down on the 2024 Atlantic...
The Eye on the Storm meteorologists tell us their process for covering storms and what they're expecting for this season. The post Jeff Masters and Bob Henson give us the low-down on the 2024 Atlantic...
View ArticleDon’t miss this extreme weather trivia battle
Eye on the Storm's Jeff Masters and Bob Henson are joined by meteorologist John Morales for a weather and climate trivia face-off. The post Don’t miss this extreme weather trivia battle appeared first...
View ArticleResources for debunking common solar and wind myths
These articles can help you tell fact from fiction. The post Resources for debunking common solar and wind myths appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleHow to support climate change education in your state’s schools
Advice from eight lawmakers. The post How to support climate change education in your state’s schools appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleWhat’s the deal with terms like “greenhouse effect,” “global warming,”...
The way we talk about the problem has shifted dramatically over time. The post What’s the deal with terms like “greenhouse effect,” “global warming,” “climate change,” and “the climate emergency”?...
View ArticleResearch on Earth’s raging fever of 2023-24 is picking up
La Niña will most likely quell a stretch of global record heat, but human-produced greenhouse gases loom as large as ever. The post Research on Earth’s raging fever of 2023-24 is picking up appeared...
View ArticleExtreme weather trivia contest: Can you beat the experts?
This contest pits meteorologists Jeff Masters, Bob Henson, and John Morales against YOU in the ultimate test of weather and climate knowledge. The post Extreme weather trivia contest: Can you beat the...
View ArticlePortrait of a Kansas town that went all-in on clean energy after a...
Greensburg, Kansas, built back green after a tornado mostly destroyed the town 17 years ago. Here’s what residents think about those big changes today. The post Portrait of a Kansas town that went...
View ArticleWant to talk to a therapist about climate change? Here are four things to ask.
If feeling helpless, angry, or anxious about climate change is taking over your life, therapy can help. But finding the right person to talk to is critical. The post Want to talk to a therapist about...
View ArticleThe Atlantic is starting to bubble
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances. The post The Atlantic is starting to bubble appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleMay 2024: Earth’s 12th-consecutive warmest month on record
The year 2024 is being given a 50-75% chance of surpassing 2023 as Earth's warmest year on record. The post May 2024: Earth’s 12th-consecutive warmest month on record appeared first on Yale Climate...
View ArticleSix incredibly popular climate policies
The majority of registered U.S. voters support electrification and renewable energy. The post Six incredibly popular climate policies appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleTropical attention turns from Florida to the western Gulf
Odds are rising for torrential rain in Central America, and one or more tropical threats may emerge for northeast Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana. The post Tropical attention turns from Florida to the...
View ArticleIs climate change hurting your skin?
As temperatures rise, sunscreen is just the first step in skin protection. The post Is climate change hurting your skin? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleGulf of Mexico disturbance likely to develop into 2024’s first tropical...
Disturbance 91L could become Tropical Storm Alberto before making landfall in northeastern Mexico on Wednesday. The post Gulf of Mexico disturbance likely to develop into 2024’s first tropical...
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