

Global warming strikes again
6 snips Oct 31, 2024
Ana Camarasa Belmonte, a Professor at the University of Valencia, shares insights on extreme flooding in Spain, highlighting its link to climate change. Jess Neumann emphasizes the role of imagination in grasping flood risks. Friederike Otto discusses her team's findings that climate change has amplified such disasters, citing a staggering number of deaths from extreme weather events. Meanwhile, virologist Amie Eisfeld reveals alarming research on the H5N1 bird flu strain, noting its potential for human transmission and the urgent need for ongoing surveillance.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Flooding and Climate Resilience in Spain
01:30 • 16min
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
17:40 • 7min
The Intersection of Climate Change and Inequality
24:55 • 3min
The Ongoing Threat of H5N1 and Climate Change
27:46 • 2min
Bovine H5N1 Virus Adaptations
29:51 • 5min
Understanding Viral Spread and the Need for Enhanced Surveillance
34:44 • 2min