Yale Climate Connections

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Overview

Yale Climate Connections is a non-profit journalism organization that publishes articles, podcasts, and videos on climate change science, solutions, and policy. It operates under the Yale School of the Environment and focuses on accessible reporting for the public. The platform is known for bridging academic research with mainstream media coverage on environmental issues.

History

Launched in 2008 by Yale University researchers including Anthony Leiserowitz and Daniel Schrag to address gaps in climate reporting. It expanded in 2009 with regular online content and grew its multimedia offerings in the 2010s. In 2016, it formalized ties with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the Yale School of the Environment.

Notable Products

Climate News Briefs - Daily summaries of climate science and policy developments from global sources.
Climate Explained Podcast - Podcast series breaking down complex climate topics for general audiences.
This is the Moment - Video interviews with climate leaders and innovators.

Reputation

Perceived as a reliable source for science-based climate journalism by environmental professionals and academics. Strengths include clear communication of research and non-partisan tone. Criticized occasionally by skeptics for perceived advocacy bias in solution-focused coverage.