Climate Change
Podcast episodes about Climate Change
These are some podcast episodes focused around climate change
Why there is no doubt - and how we can fix it
There is no doubt. Climate change is happening. And yes, the vast majority of researchers agree that it is us who cause it. But there is hope. We can fix this.
In this episode, I talk to Kimberly Nicholas, a climate scientist and professor at Lund University in Sweden. Kimberly was born and raised in California and has a PhD from Stanford University. Recently, during one of her keynote presentation in Bergen, I thought: 'I just have to have her on the podcast.'
In this episode you will learn why the climate is warming, why we are sure that it is us, that it is bad, but also how we can fix it.
Kimberly recently published a book about this very topic. It is called Under the Sky We Make. You can reach out to her on Twitter and LinkedIn, or through her newsletter.
Facts about Climate Change
There is overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is occurring and that human activity is the primary driver. Some of the key indicators of climate change include:
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Rising global average temperatures: The Earth's average surface temperature has increased by about 1.8°F (1.0°C) since the late 1800s, with most of the warming occurring since the 1970s.
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Widespread melting of snow and ice: Snow cover and sea ice have decreased, while the Earth's glaciers are losing mass.
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Rising sea levels: The global sea level has risen by about 8 inches (20 cm) since the late 1800s, with the rate of rise accelerating in recent decades.
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More frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather events: There has been an increase in the number and severity of heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather events such as floods and storms.
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Changes in atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns: There have been significant changes in atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, including the jet stream and the "ocean conveyor belt," which plays a key role in regulating the Earth's climate.
These and other indicators of climate change have been observed by scientists around the world and are consistent with what would be expected if the Earth's climate were warming.