Podcasts

Weather extremes, particularly high temperatures, can increasingly be linked to climate change through data. The work of Climate Central helps meteorologists and the public understand the science.

Research shows volunteer fields offices, door-to-door campaigns can be more effective in urging people to vote, swaying close elections than political ad spending. Dr. Josh Darr's book makes the case.

Battery development can help renewable energy use, while also having economic growth potential and a role in easing the need to expand the electric grid. It can also help New York with climate goals.

Numerous environmental policies, agencies and staff are being slashed by the Trump Administration. Harvard's Environmental & Energy Law Program researches the issues, impacts of cuts and legal challenges.

Telling sports stories, from social media reels to full documentaries, take particular skills and approach. Professor Jordan Kligerman produces and teaches the content at the Newhouse School

The Finger Lakes Climate Fund takes carbon offset donations to help low- and moderate-income households afford energy upgrades for long-lasting carbon emissions reductions, run by Sustainable Finger Lakes.

More people are driving and buying electric vehicles, EVs. But threats to federal support for EV manufacturers and their batteries could keep the US behind other countries such as China in the market.

Public relations activities can inspire community action. Syracuse University student Clair Ceccoli discusses creating and publicizing an event to benefit a group that makes beds for disadvantaged youth.

Food producers at the Central New York Regional Market share reactions on climate change effects to their crops & products. We hear from a maple producer, produce & flowers farmers, and a beekeeper.

Landfills ooze leachate that can foul water, methane that spurs climate change, and other impacts. New York's Seneca Meadows seeks expansion & permit extension, against the wishes of several groups.