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We just had the second-warmest winter in U.S. history, despite icy blasts » Yale Climate Connections Record-smashing Western warmth far outperformed a memorable Eastern stretch of cold waves and winter storms.

Folks still thawing out might be wondering: How bad a U.S. winter was it overall? Very bad – that is, if you’re concerned about long-term warming and intensified drought impacts. (2nd warmest and 5th driest on record.) @climateconnections.bsky.social

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More than 2,000 tiny dams are turning a Mexican ranch green » Yale Climate Connections 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.

“What do you grow on your farm?”
“Water.”

Six trillion ways to solve climate change » Yale Climate Connections New research shows that mixing and matching manageable climate policy 'wedges' can add up to real solutions.

"What if we don’t need 'the' solution to human-caused climate change, but a smorgasbord of solutions?"

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SHOULD THE U.S BLOT OUT THE SUN AND USHER IN AN AGE OF ETERNAL DARKNESS? - Gallup 2/20/26-3/5/26

NO - 41%
YES - 38%
UNSURE - 21%

Climate news for people who love the planet » Yale Climate Connections Discover how people across the country are reacting to the reality of climate change.

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"Is There Ethical AI Use in Climate Journalism?" is the third in our ongoing series on #AI and #climateChange. Expert panelists will be:

⭐️ Daisy Simmons, @climateconnections.bsky.social
⭐️ Marlene Wilden, Los Alamos Daily Post
⭐️ Lynn Walsh, @trustingnews.bsky.social

Six trillion ways to solve climate change » Yale Climate Connections New research shows that mixing and matching manageable climate policy 'wedges' can add up to real solutions.

A new paper on the "stabilization wedge" idea was published in the journal Science today. The authors provide 36 wedge strategies that together can be mixed and matched into more than 6 trillion combinations able to limit global warming to 1.5°C. @bhensonweather.bsky.social has a detailed analysis:

The climate scientist who refuses to stay objective » Yale Climate Connections In ‘Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel about Our Changing Planet,’ Kate Marvel argues that feelings belong in climate science – and that hope is still alive.

Can a scientist be emotional and credible? Kate Marvel says yes – and her book might change how you think about climate change.

Is your data center getting a big discount on electricity? That’s redacted. » Yale Climate Connections A look at secret agreements in Montana.

New data centers could double one utility’s electricity load – with power from coal. But key details are blacked out. Should ratepayers be worried?

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¿Puede este estado mexicano resolver una crisis hídrica? » Yale Climate Connections 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.

En uno de los destinos turísticos de más rápido crecimiento de México, la demanda de agua está aumentando:

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Will climate change bring more major hurricane landfalls to the U.S.? » Yale Climate Connections A deep dive on the latest hurricane science.

My comprehensive look at the future of major hurricane landfalls for the continental U.S. There is no long-term trend in major hurricane landfalls, but with more majors now prowling the Atlantic, a shift in steering currents could change that.

Introducing Yale Climate Connections’ new Spanish-language page » Yale Climate Connections We’re putting climate coverage in Spanish at your fingertips.

For three years, we have published weekly content on climate politics, health, immigration, and extreme events in Spanish. Our new Spanish-language page is here to better serve Spanish-speaking communities with information that matters.

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Nuestra nueva página de Yale Climate Connections está aquí para servir mejor a las comunidades de habla hispana con información que importa.

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Después de tres años compartiendo contenido semanal sobre política climática, salud, inmigración y eventos extremos, hemos creado un espacio dedicado en español.

Introducing Yale Climate Connections’ new Spanish-language page » Yale Climate Connections We’re putting climate coverage in Spanish at your fingertips.

Help us spread the word: We're making climate information more accessible than ever to Spanish-speaking audiences around the world!

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We're proud to launch Yale Climate Connections' Spanish-language page—a place dedicated to sharing how climate change impacts politics, health, immigration, and our communities facing extreme events.

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Información climática en español—ahora más accesible que nunca. 🌍

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Tropical Cyclone Horacio: Earth’s first Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 » Yale Climate Connections Located over the remote South Indian Ocean, Horacio is not a threat to any land areas.

We have our first Cat 5 of 2026: Horacio in the remote South Indian Ocean. It's not a threat to any land areas.
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Fossil fuel pollution’s effect on oceans comes with huge costs » Yale Climate Connections A new study details the vast price society is paying for burning coal, oil, and gas.

A new paper led by @bbastien.bsky.social estimates that accounting for climate pollution's impact on the oceans via the one-two punch of warming & acidification nearly doubles the social cost of carbon (which the Trump EPA thinks is $0). My new @climateconnections.bsky.social article & 🧵 (1/8):

Fossil fuel pollution’s effect on oceans comes with huge costs » Yale Climate Connections A new study details the vast price society is paying for burning coal, oil, and gas.

Ocean impacts have been missing from climate cost calculations. Not anymore.

12 environmental & climate justice reads » Yale Climate Connections These books and reports span topics of migration, indigenous movements, African-American communities, and the Disability Rights movement.

Books to add to your shelf:

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Submit a correction request » Yale Climate Connections Discover how people across the country are reacting to the reality of climate change.

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Floating gardens could offer a beautiful fix for polluted water » Yale Climate Connections 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.

Could flowers fight pollution? Researchers in Florida are testing floating gardens that pull fertilizer runoff from the water.

Extreme heat turns work deadly » Yale Climate Connections From India’s cane fields to U.S. factories, rising temperatures are driving a surge in workplace injuries worldwide.

From India’s cane fields to U.S. factories, rising temperatures are driving a surge in workplace injuries worldwide.

Climate change is worsening diabetes worldwide » Yale Climate Connections Heat waves exacerbate the danger of the disease.

Mumbai climate week kicks off today, so we'll be highlighting some of Sanket Jain's incredible reporting at the intersection of climate and health in India.

Climate change is worsening diabetes worldwide:

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