Best The Weather Company An Ibm Business Podcasts (2024)

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Why Are Thunderstorms So Hard to Forecast and Why Was May So Quiet? 23:55

4y ago23:55

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Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman talk with producer Niki Budnick about why thunderstorms are so hard to forecast. When should you cancel that hike? Then, the trio wax philosophical about the weirdness that was May.

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The Rocket Launch That Wasn't and is Tropical Storm Bertha a Sign of a Busy 2020 Hurricane Season? 19:48

4y ago19:48

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Meteorologist Kait Parker and meteorologist Linda Lam go in depth on Tropical Storm Bertha's five hour lifespan and what it means for the upcoming hurricane season (1:11). Then, weather.com's Jan Childs tells us what happened with yesterday's postponed rocket launch. Will it take off this weekend? (6:20)…

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Hurricane Stories and the Start to the Season with Chaser Josh Morgerman 41:19

4y ago41:19

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June 1st marks the official start to hurricane season. Meteorologist Kait Parker has a candid conversation with hurricane chaser Josh Morgerman about why he risks his life to chase hurricanes and how he plans to tackle this season in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Follow Josh Morgerman on Twitter or watch his series Hurricane Man.…

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Lyme Disease Risks and a Look Ahead at This Week’s Weather 24:22

4y ago24:22

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Meteorolgist Heather Tesch and producer Niki Budnick speak to Lisa Najarian, the head of the Twin Cities Lyme Foundation (3:07). Lisa believes she has had Lyme disease for over 20 years and speaks out to raise awareness about the disease. She tells her story (3:45) and gives some helpful tips to keep yourself safe from ticks (10:11). Then, meteorol…

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The Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook is Out and What You Can Expect for Memorial Day Weekend 10:31

4y ago10:31

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Officials warn evacuated residents in one Michigan town that it may take days before they can return home. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam are joined by weather.com reporter, Jan Childs for an update. The newly released Atlantic hurricane season outlook is out, so can we expect a busy season? And the team chat about the Memorial Day wee…

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Thousands Evacuated After Dams Burst in Michigan and Is Flooding Possible Elsewhere in the Country? 10:53

4y ago10:53

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Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam are joined by weather.com reporter Jan Childs, with the latest on flooding in Midland County, Michigan. Two dams have breached and more are at risk of failure (0:46). Is flooding possible in other parts of the country? (1:40).

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Why Climate Communicators Are Turning Talking Points into Punchlines 20:45

4y ago20:45

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The topic of climate change can often conjure up images of frustrated individuals doing their best to spread the word on science and solutions. However, at Inside the Greenhouse at the University of Colorado, laughter is on the playbill. Join Kait Parker as she interviews Beth Osnes and Maxwell Boykoff about their research on humor and climate chan…

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There’s a Weird Stalled Low Brewing Next Week. Plus, How Coronavirus is Affecting Your Weather Forecast 27:08

4y ago27:08

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Meteorologists Heather Tesch and Linda Lam look at everything you need to know about next week’s weather. (0:50) Then, producer Niki Budnick fills us in on a potential humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh. (10:50) Later, Niki speaks with meteorologist Bob Henson about how coronavirus is affecting your forecast (12:51).…

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Early Start to Hurricane Season? Plus, How the Philippines Handled Cyclone Evacuations Amid a Pandemic 18:56

4y ago18:56

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Meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam talk about the potential early start to hurricane season for the East Coast. Could we see Arthur in the coming days off the coast of Florida or the Southeast coast? Then, weather.com reporter Jan Childs looks at how the Philippines dealt with evacuations in the midst of Typhoon Vongfong and the coronavirus p…

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Our June Temperature Outlook is Here! Plus, How Hot Was April? 13:27

4y ago13:27

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It may not have felt like one of the hottest April's on record for the United States, but the rest of the world was sweltering. Meteorologists Kait Parker, Jonathan Erdman and Bob Henson talk about what NOAA's State of the Climate report for April means for the global climate going forward. Then, the trio take a look at what's coming in June.…

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Pattern Change May Wake Up Tropics, Bring Severe Weather Threat 14:22

4y ago14:22

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Hurricane season could get off to an early start this weekend on the Southeast coast. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam explain how a pattern change is helping to kick the tropics into gear. And in a world with coronavirus, weather.com reporter Jan Childs brings invaluable ideas to prepare for evacuations from a major storm event.…

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There Aren't Many Gifts for Mother's Day Weekend 16:25

4y ago16:25

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A soaking rain coming to Florida this weekend could help battle wildfires. And an extreme weather pattern is setting up for Mother's Day weekend that will shatter dozens of temperature records and wring out strange May snow in the interior Northeast. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam break down what you need to know, and weather.com repor…

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Northeast Could See Bombogenesis: Extreme Weather Possible for Mother's Day 21:08

4y ago21:08

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The unusual weather across the United States continues, along the East Coast in particular. Meteorologist Kait Parker talks with weather.com reporter Jan Childs about the wildfires that have been burning through parts of Florida. Also, meteorologist Linda Lam discusses the snow that the Northeast and parts of the Midwest can expect this weekend.…

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Record Breaking Water Levels on the Great Lakes Could Cause Devastating Impacts 22:42

4y ago22:42

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Water levels on the Great Lakes remain at near-record or record high values and are expected to stay there through the summer. Meteorologists Kait Parker, Jonathan Erdman and Tom Niziol talk about the impacts communities and cities on the Great Lakes could experience this year. Plus, the trio talk about the potential impacts of climate change on Gr…

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Record Breaking Cold for Mother's Day Weekend 14:07

4y ago14:07

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A much colder pattern is settling in across the East and Midwest that may smash dozens of records during Mother's Day weekend. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam dig into the forecast and weather.com reporter Jan Childs joins with perspective from the Sunshine State.

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How a Small Reef Caused a Big Beef 26:10

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Spring Is Here – and So Is COVID-19 21:36

4y ago21:36

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As we roll into May, it’s starting to feel like spring. Meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam talk about which parts of the country are warming up and which ones are setting records. Then, weather.com reporter Jan Childs joins to discuss how to stay safe from COVID-19 while taking advantage of the spring weather.…

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Big Storms Likely from Texas to Illinois, Then to the Northeast 11:38

4+ y ago11:38

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A threat of severe weather returns to the South, and even the Northeast will face thunderstorms and dangerous winds later in the week. Weather Channel meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam give the latest.

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Severe Weather Outbreak, Round 2: What You Need to Know 17:30

4+ y ago17:30

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After a day of deadly tornadoes in the Southern Plains, storms are headed to the South. Join meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam for a discussion on the biggest threats these storms will bring. Then, weather.com deputy managing editor Sean Breslin steps in to discuss why Wednesday’s tornadoes were like nothing we’ve seen so far in 2020.…

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Dangerous Threats in the Northeast and South 14:05

4+ y ago14:05

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The northeast faces thunderstorms, and the south once again has severe weather ahead. Weather Channel meteorologists Domenica Davis and Jonathan Erdman join weather.com reporter Jan Childs to discuss what's ahead.

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The Lessons Climate Change Can Teach us About Pandemics 23:33

4+ y ago23:33

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There’s no doubt about it, our lifestyles are a huge part of the reason our world is warming at an alarming rate. But are the same actions that are making Earth sick making us ill, too? Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Jon Foley of Project Drawdown, and see how we created what he calls a “biological storm” that unleashed a pandemic on the planet’s pop…

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Severe Weather Threatens the South -- Again 16:31

4+ y ago16:31

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Just one week after the Easter weekend severe outbreak, dangerous weather once again threatens the South. Weather Channel meteorologists Linda Lam and Jonthan Belles analyze the forecast.

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Get Ready, Florida: A Look Ahead to Hurricane Season 2020 25:18

4+ y ago25:18

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It's official: The Weather Channel's 2020 hurricane forecast is out, and it predicts an active season. Weather Channel meteorologists Kait Parker and Jonathan Erdman are joined by weather.com reporter Jan Childs to discuss what it means -- especially for Florida.

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"People Are Dying Right Now": Inside the Weekend's Deadly Tornado Outbreak 20:19

4+ y ago20:19

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The Weather Channel's meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam join weather.com reporter Jan Childs to analyze the deadly severe weather that struck the South over the weekend.

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Severe Weather to Slam South: What to Know Now 25:17

4+ y ago25:17

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As severe weather threatens the South, meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam discuss the forecast in detail. Weather.com reporter Jan Childs analyzes how COVID-19 may affect large shelter access.

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Dangerous Weather Threatens South, COVID-19 Complicates Shelters 12:27

4+ y ago12:27

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As potentially damaging weather heads toward the South this weekend, meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman discuss how and when conditions may unfold. Weather.com reporter Jan Childs joins the conversation, noting that the spread of the novel coronavirus has complicated whether large shelters will be used.…

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Do People Have to be Sick for Our Planet to be Healthy? 18:15

4+ y ago18:15

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Most of the world is being asked to stay at home to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections. And as we’re driven out of public spaces and into isolation, our effect on the environment is being reversed. Areas under stay-at-home orders are enjoying some of the cleanest air in decades. But what will happen to our planet when life returns to nor…

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The "Hurricane Michael of the South Pacific" and Lessons from the Kennedy Tragedy 16:02

4+ y ago16:02

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Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman welcome weather.com news reporter Jan Childs to discuss what the recent Kennedy family tragedy can tell us about the dangers of water. Plus, a massive cyclone forms suddenly in the South Pacific, and the team explains how it compares to 2018's Hurricane Michael.…

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Challenging the Hurricane Outlook, Understanding What Clicks on Weather.com 17:48

4+ y ago17:48

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Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam discuss the headlines around Colorado State University's hurricane outlook, and managing editor of The Weather Channel digital Eric Zerkel talks the thinking behind the headlines on weather.com.

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Working From Home, Northeast Storm on the Way (Maybe), and Twitter Questions 30:40

4+ y ago30:40

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Ari and Linda talk about: Working from home the huge low off the Atlantic Coast favorite types of weather Podcast listener survey

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Climate Change, COVID-19 & Outbreaks in a Warming World 20:12

4+ y ago20:12

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As the world takes drastic action to stop a new threat, some are seeing strong parallels between the novel coronavirus and another adversary - climate change. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Mona Sarfaty. Dr. Sarfaty has made it her mission to make the world aware of the consequences of climate change on our health. This week she and Kait delve into …

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High School Students Race to Rescue a Disappearing Coast 13:48

4+ y ago13:48

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Some school districts across the country have kept climate change off the curriculum, but for one high school in New Orleans, it’s the focus. New Harmony, a first-of-a-kind charter school, teaches coastal ecology and sea level rise as Louisiana races to preserve its coast. Join Kait as she learns how a new generation is stepping up to the challenge…

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What Melting Glaciers Mean for Our Food Supply 30:32

4+ y ago30:32

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When glaciers melt, they trigger a domino-effect that could one day end at your dinner plate. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Ted Scambos, a senior research scientist at Earth Science Observation Center. He breaks down the connection between the health of glaciers and our food supply.

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Economy of Change: How Poor Communities are Affected by a Warming World 19:12

4+ y ago19:12

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Some sections of our population bear more of the burden in a warming world, and it’s not just the folks who live on the coast. Join Kait for a discussion with Catherine Flowers, a senior fellow at the Center for Earth Ethics, who knows first-hand how disproportionately poor communities are affected by climate change.…

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Trouble Brewing for Beer, Thanks to Climate Change 18:08

4+ y ago18:08

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Could your brew be in jeopardy? Made from hops and barley, beer is at risk of becoming more difficult to make due to changing weather patterns and water scarcity. Can new ideas and innovation save your favorite brand? Join Kait Parker as she speaks to Maisie Devine from Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer.…

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How a Warming World Could Leave 30% of Us Underwater 31:06

4+ y ago31:06

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More than one-third of Americans live in counties directly on a shoreline. In a warming world, that water is creeping closer and closer to their front doors. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Ayana Johnson. She’s a marine biologist who specializes in helping coastal cities become resilient. What she says about the future of our coastlines might have yo…

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How Your Climate Actions Are Being Used Against You 22:59

4+ y ago22:59

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Who is really behind the push to stop flying in the name of climate change? Or to stop using straws and to stop eating meat? Dr. Michael Mann argues that both individual action and institutional change are needed to tackle a warming world -- however, there are also some nefarious tactics being used in that fight. Join Kait Parker and Dr. Mann on Wa…

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Can Cutting Out Meat Curb Climate Change? 33:44

4+ y ago33:44

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Meatless options are popping up everywhere you look. Some are touting them as a game-changer in a warming world. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Jason Rowntree, an agricultural expert who specializes in resilience farming. You’ll want to hear his insights before you say bye-bye to burgers.

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How Winter Weather Is Changing in a Warming World 20:59

4+ y ago20:59

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How are disappearing sea ice and changes in the Arctic influencing winter weather in the U.S.? Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Judah Cohen, director of seasonal forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research, a Verisk business, as they break down what a warming world means for winter weather.

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What You Should Know About Your Local Snow Forecast 18:19

4+ y ago18:19

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Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman break down everything you should know, when a forecast calls for snow in your area.

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Freed from ‘Whale Jail,’ But Not Out of Danger 23:04

4+ y ago23:04

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Russia’s so-called “whale jail” has no more inmates. All 97 whales held captive there have been released. But what kind of world are they returning to? Join Kait for a chat with Charles Vinick of the Whale Sanctuary Project and oceanographic explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques Cousteau, for a chat about the future the freed whales face in…

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Why Big Cats Are Suffering Big Losses 20:37

4+ y ago20:37

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Lions have always captured our imaginations. They’re depicted as pillars of strength, but the future of the big cats in the wild is uncertain. Join Kait for chat with Dr. Amy Dickman, a conservation biologist at Oxford University, and find out why an animal with no natural predator faces an uphill battle for survival.…

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How the Big Apple’s Taking a Bite Out of Carbon Emissions 18:53

5y ago18:53

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New York City is a leader in the global effort to cut carbon emissions. Join Kait for a chat with the man who makes it all possible. Daniel Zarrilli is New York’s Chief Climate Policy Advisor. During the United Nations Climate Summit he explained to Kait how one city can make a big difference, even if the federal government isn’t on board.…

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The Difference Youth Climate Activists Hope to Make 15:40

5y ago15:40

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When Greta Thunberg, 16, began her climate strike just over a year ago, she inspired young and old to take action on climate. Alexandria Villasenor, 14, of New York has joined the cause and has been striking from school every Friday since last December. Join Kait Parker as she talks to Alexandria, a leader of the Youth Climate Strike last month in …

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Health, Humanity and Hunger in a Warming World 23:47

5y ago23:47

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Climatologists, activists and celebrities have converged on New York this week for the United Nations climate summit. Join Kait from one of the events, Mashable’s Social Good Summit, as she interviews Chef Jose Andres, who just returned from feeding Hurricane Dorian survivors and first responders in the Bahamas, and Dr. Maria Neira of the World Hea…

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What Your Kids are Learning About Climate Change 28:17

5y ago28:17

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The climate is changing and, in most classrooms, science lessons are changing right along with it. A growing number of states have adopted standards that require science curriculums to include climate change. But lots of parents want to know what’s being taught and how. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Danielle Lawson of NC State. She’s an expert on t…

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The Climate Clichés That Are Nothing But Hot Air 29:51

5y ago29:51

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When it comes to denying the devastating effects of climate change, scientists hear the same lines over and over. Join Kait for a chat with weather.com’s own Bob Henson as they uncover the truth behind the most common climate clichés.

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Are Trees the Ultimate Weapon Against Global Warming? 22:38

5y ago22:38

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Tree planting campaigns have taken root around the world. But has the secret to curbing climate change really been in our backyards all along? Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Tom Crowther of the United Nations Trillion Tree initiative as he uncovers the power trees hold as a weapon against warming.

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Nuclear Energy: Dream or Disaster Waiting to Happen? 30:34

5y ago30:34

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The hit series Chernobyl is sparking conversations about nuclear energy. Disasters like Chernobyl, Fukushima and Three Mile Island also make it one of the most controversial sources of energy. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Todd Allen, Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Services at the University of Michigan, as she demystifies nuclear en…

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Is a Warming World One With More Hurricanes? 25:18

5y ago25:18

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With hurricanes like Michael, Harvey, Irma and Maria in recent memory it may seem like cyclones are becoming more devastating. But is a warming world really making hurricanes worse? Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, director of climate science of the Union of Concerned Scientists, to find out.…

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