People I (Mostly) Admire 162. Will We Solve the Climate Problem?
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Jul 19, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, climate scientist Kate Marvel shares insights from her extensive work on climate models, which she likens to a version of The Sims. She discusses the emotional connection people have with the planet and the surprising gap between scientific consensus and public belief. Marvel also emphasizes the complexities of climate modeling and the dual impact of air pollution on health and climate. She encourages better communication about climate uncertainties and reinforces the idea that scientists can be passionate about their subject.
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Climate Models as Digital Earth Toys
- Climate scientists work with models to simulate Earth’s systems based on physics. - These models are essential tools to understand climate processes and experiment digitally with Earth's climate.
Six Americas of Climate Views
- Public opinion on climate change varies widely across the US population. - Most Americans fall in the middle, with some alarmed and some dismissive.
Complexity of Climate Models
- Climate models require millions of lines of code with interconnected equations. - They simulate Earth's energy balance, atmosphere, oceans, and more, beyond simplistic models.
