#3-10 - Climate Change: Extreme Weather Events and Biggest Misconceptions - ft. Prof. Dr. Bjorn Stevens

In this episode, Bea continues her conversation with Prof. Dr. Bjorn Stevens, managing director at Max Planck für Meteorologie and a director of The Atmosphere in the Earth System.

Today, they focus on climate change and discuss in great detail some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the topic. They talk about extreme effects of the weather, the difference between 1.5 and 2 degree increase in global temperature, the current state and future prospects of nuclear power, using solar and wind power to create energy, and more.

Bjorn also talks about his view on the way climate change is treated by the media and politicians and shares his outlook for the future.

To learn more about Prof. Dr. Stevens and his research, visit: https://mpimet.mpg.de/en/staff/bjorn-stevens/

Episode Art: Photo by M. DiFulvio (@pangare) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/)

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