In the United States, extreme heat causes more deaths than any other weather-related hazard. Over seven thousand Americans succumbed to the impacts of extreme heat exposure between 1999 and 2009....
This blog post was written by Nathan Lobel, Yale College '17. As those familiar with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication know, our research goes beyond whether people believe that...
As we begin the new year, we wanted to highlight some of our work from 2016 and to talk about the next steps for these projects in 2017. 1. Climate Change in the American Mind Since...
As a visiting fellow affiliated with the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, I had a chance to watch Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary film Before the Flood a few days before its...
Leonardo DiCaprio’s anticipated climate change documentary, “Before the Flood” is now available for viewing. The actor and UN Peace Messenger takes viewers on a narrated visual journey around...
This blog post was written by Samuel Cheng, a fourth-year Sociology student from the National University of Singapore. Why aren't the bare scientific facts enough? It can be hard to truly...
This month, millions of American children will start a new school year. As summer comes to a close, many in the country are still affected by heat waves, flooding, and fires. Some of this extreme...
The Paris Agreement on Climate Change officially opens for signature this Friday, April 22 at a high level ceremony at the U.N. in New York City. Convened by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on...
There are many practical actions individuals can take to address climate change. Here are some resources that can help you get started. 1. Learn more and stay informed: Climate Change...