FT News Briefing Can science link extreme weather to climate change?
Aug 9, 2021
The podcast delves into the relationship between climate change and extreme weather events like storms and floods. Scientists face challenges in establishing direct links between these phenomena and climate change. It discusses the urgency of understanding regional vulnerabilities to better prepare for disasters. Additionally, there’s a call for increased funding and the establishment of an international climate modeling center to bolster research. Other highlights include the impact of regulatory pressures on China's tech sector and predictions for a global construction boom.
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Climate Change and Extreme Weather
- Climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and intense.
- Linking specific events to climate change is complex, but crucial for preparedness.
Predicting Regional Climate Risks
- Predicting regional vulnerability to specific events helps governments prepare.
- This allows for targeted interventions like flood warning systems or cooling centers.
Extreme Weather Attribution
- Scientists use climate models and simulations to study extreme weather attribution.
- They compare scenarios to determine climate change's influence on event likelihood and intensity.