Friederike Otto

Friederike Otto, co-founder of the World Weather Attribution project, and Joyce Kimutai, a climate scientist from Kenya, delve into the intertwined issues of climate justice and extreme weather. They discuss how climate attribution has evolved to highlight the link between climate change and catastrophic events. The conversation shifts to the urgent need for wealthy nations to compensate poorer countries disproportionately affected by climate crises. Legal avenues for holding corporate polluters accountable are explored, emphasizing the potential impact of ongoing climate litigation.

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.

Leading climatologist Dr Friederike Otto discusses climate attribution science, determining if extreme weather events are caused by man-made climate change. The podcast explores how this data aids disaster planning and fights climate change misinformation by politicians and journalists.

Friederike Otto, eine deutsche Klimaforscherin am Imperial College London und Mitbegründerin der World Weather Attribution Initiative, bringt Licht in die komplexe Beziehung zwischen Klimawandel und extremen Wetterereignissen. Sie diskutiert die drängende Realität des Klimawandels und die damit verbundenen Ungleichheiten, insbesondere im globalen Süden. Außerdem betont sie die Dringlichkeit lokaler Maßnahmen und individueller Beiträge zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels. Otto kritisiert die Verherrlichung fossiler Brennstoffe und ruft zu alternativen, nachhaltigen Visionen auf.

Dr Ella Gilbert, Dr Friederike Otto, and Alastair Campbell join the show to discuss a record-breaking year in climate, challenges of achieving the 1.5 Degree Target, political developments and the impact of bio-election, the political perception of climate change, and advancements in renewables and climate action.