Extreme Climate Events
Kerry Emanuel discusses the increase in hurricane power over the last 30 years, attributing it to rising tropical Atlantic surface temperatures. However, he acknowledges the lack of data outside the Atlantic, making it difficult to determine global trends. John Christy adds that when looking at other climate variables like droughts and floods, there is no evidence of increasing extremes. The conversation also touches on the advancements in hurricane tracking and the hope for more precise modeling in the future.In this clip
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John Christy and Kerry Emanuel on Climate Change
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