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Get smart quickly on climate change. This award-winning MIT podcast, Today I Learned: Climate, breaks down the science, technologies, and policies behind climate change, how it’s impacting us, and what our society can do about it. Each quick episode gives you the what, why, and how on climate change — from real scientists — to help us all make informed decisions for our future.

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Recent Episodes
  • Geothermal: Earth’s infinite clean power
    Apr 17, 2025 – 00:15:01
  • The great indoors
    Apr 3, 2025 – 00:15:10
  • Did climate change do that?
    Mar 20, 2025 – 00:13:37
  • Hasn't the climate changed before?
    Mar 6, 2025 – 00:15:15
  • Farm to table, with a side of fossil fuels
    Feb 20, 2025 – 00:15:11
  • 2°C: the story of the global climate goal
    Jun 6, 2024 – 00:16:06
  • Slow carbon, fast carbon
    May 30, 2024 – 00:09:43
  • Is it safe to store CO2 underground?
    May 23, 2024 – 00:12:34
  • An introduction to carbon capture (re-air)
    May 16, 2024 – 00:13:03
  • How clean is green hydrogen?
    May 9, 2024 – 00:14:10
  • Why are EVs more popular than hydrogen cars?
    May 2, 2024 – 00:10:42
  • An introduction to hydrogen energy (re-air)
    Apr 25, 2024 – 00:14:51
  • Do wind turbines kill birds?
    Apr 11, 2024 – 00:07:24
  • Do wind turbines freeze up in the cold?
    Apr 4, 2024 – 00:07:46
  • Won’t more CO2 help plants grow?
    Mar 28, 2024 – 00:08:50
  • Season 6 Preview: Something a Little Different
    Mar 15, 2024 – 00:01:49
  • Why does it take five years to build a wind farm?
    Dec 7, 2023 – 00:15:49
  • Energy storage: keeping the lights on with a clean electric grid
    Nov 30, 2023 – 00:14:43
  • A public health expert’s guide to climate change
    Nov 16, 2023 – 00:12:12
  • TILclimate presents: What the heck is El Niño, anyway? (from Outside/In)
    Nov 9, 2023 – 00:21:28
  • Wildfires and how we're changing them
    Nov 2, 2023 – 00:13:38
  • Can desalination solve water scarcity?
    Oct 26, 2023 – 00:14:24
  • Don’t throw away your refrigerator
    Oct 19, 2023 – 00:14:45
  • How tackling methane cools the planet fast
    Oct 12, 2023 – 00:12:30
  • Wait, how do greenhouse gases actually warm the planet?
    Oct 5, 2023 – 00:14:35
  • Coming Soon: TILclimate Season 5
    Sep 21, 2023 – 00:02:14
  • America’s Big Year of Climate Action
    Aug 16, 2023 – 00:16:02
  • Announcing TILclimate's Live Event: "America’s big year of climate action"
    Apr 11, 2023 – 00:01:48
  • TIL about recycling
    Feb 16, 2023 – 00:14:07
  • TIL about winter storms
    Dec 15, 2022 – 00:11:07
  • TIL about carbon offsets
    Nov 17, 2022 – 00:14:02
  • TIL about everyday travel
    Sep 15, 2022 – 00:14:03
  • TIL about electric cars
    Aug 25, 2022 – 00:13:31
  • TIL about hydrogen energy
    Jul 14, 2022 – 00:14:06
  • TIL about the changing ocean (part 2)
    Jun 2, 2022 – 00:10:40
  • TIL about the changing ocean (part 1)
    Jun 2, 2022 – 00:12:06
  • Season 4 Preview
    May 5, 2022 – 00:02:05
  • TIL what it costs
    Feb 3, 2022 – 00:13:55
  • TIL about what I eat
    Jan 20, 2022 – 00:13:09
  • TIL about farming a warmer planet
    Nov 18, 2021 – 00:14:44
  • TIL about planting trees
    Oct 7, 2021 – 00:13:17
  • TIL about removing CO2 from the atmosphere
    Aug 19, 2021 – 00:10:09
  • TIL about national security
    Jul 22, 2021 – 00:12:45
  • TIL about sea level rise, part 2
    Jul 1, 2021 – 00:12:19
  • TIL about sea level rise, part 1
    Jun 17, 2021 – 00:12:07
  • TIL what Americans think about climate change
    Feb 25, 2021 – 00:13:17
  • Season 3 Preview
    Feb 25, 2021 – 00:02:01
  • Is it too late?
    Oct 29, 2020 – 00:14:49
  • TIL about cleaning up clean tech
    Oct 29, 2020 – 00:10:59
  • TIL about fusion energy
    Aug 13, 2020 – 00:13:52
Recent Reviews
  • Colorado listener
    TIL Climate makes complex topics understandable
    I love TIL Climates approach to explain complex topics in simple and easy to understand ways. I also like the shorter format with options to find more info with provided resources. Really well done!
  • acdaza
    Great sciences backed content easy to understand
    I love MIT’s approach to make content accessible, easy to digest and provocative enough to engage in the climate conversation. The diverse topics expand my knowledge even more and the fact that they invite MIT faculty makes this podcast one of the most reliable.
  • Dan1777999877
    Incredible.
    It’s obvious Laur puts extraordinary effort in covering salient topics and finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in this world - the insights they bring to bear are still mind-blowing every. single. time.
  • chupping
    Super smart and super entertaining
    I love this podcast! It has a wonderful way of informing me of topical subjects. The host is so smart and spirited, and asks great questions.
  • WJColford
    TILClimate podcasts are thought provoking
    Laur Hesse Fisher concisely break down complex subject with her brainy presenters to present information in a thoughtful manner worthy of serious consideration and fodder for advocacy to push those in charge to make changes. Laur is a FANTASTIC host who presents each topic very concisely.
  • JCR_Music
    Excellent Climate info in quick format
    Back by MIT research and other experts, this short but strong podcast packs a lot of information to stay up to date or learn more about climate topics; the educational materials are perfect for sharing with classes and groups.
  • KrysN007
    Great crash course on climate change!
    I LOVE this podcast! Every episode is so informative and enjoyable. Host Laur Hesse Fisher does an amazing job, breaking down complex topics and making them digestible in super short episodes. If you or anyone you know needs a great crash course on climate change, this is it! I look forward to every new episode.
  • Arielle M T
    Short, sweet, and smart
    This is how I get my knowledge about climate science. It’s concise, easy to listen to, and I actually learn useful info every episode. Need to teach your mom or kid about climate change? Listen to this podcast.
  • Smeyers39
    Best climate podcast
    This is the best podcast about climate change that you’ll find!
  • TIL Fan
    Excellent digestible source for climate info!
    This is not only an interesting podcast, but easy to understand with credible sources. Keep up the great work!
  • jmschipper
    Perfect source to scratch the surface of climate science.
    Concise, research based, thorough. I love this podcast because the episodes are short enough to listen to on my commute and I don’t need to be a climate scientist to understand the jargon. I’ve introduced so many people to climate science through this very approachable, science based resource.
  • Global Patriot
    Digestible Climate Science
    Information focused on a single topic is great way to build up, over time, a broader understanding of climate science, and this podcast does the trick. I appreciate the insights from both MIT scientists and experts from the business world, the science and the commerce coming together in a unique way.
  • Amyleewee
    TIL Climate but in a non-judgemental way
    Super informative podcast that breaks down really complex topics into small bites and does so without placing blame! Keep up the good work!
  • Laura imixer master
    More please!
    More please!!!
  • AppStoreuserguy
    Great host, topics, and info!
    I listened to all of the TIL climate episodes so far on my bike this morning. Laur Hesse Fisher is such a natural. The production value is so good (love the car sound when he talked about particulates from a truck - I was right behind one at that moment). And it hits such a sweet spot of communicating science concepts in an understandable way. Fantastic work!!!
  • Anthropocene Man
    Re: Cloud Formation / Comment
    Excellent description that does bring awareness concerning cloud formation and atmospheric changes caused by human caused CC. Well done. Entertaining geo engineering scary thought.
  • Perlikl424
    Love love love
    This podcast is a must for your daily commute!!
  • Sophie E. N.
    Recommended
    I would absolutely recommend this podcast it’s clear informative and concise. I learn briefly about important aspects of climate change from my living room.
  • Twodayday
    Non-biased climate science. Perfect for this day and age!
    Simple topics that might change the right peoples' perceptions about climate change. I hope this gets heard everywhere.
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