Gavin A. Schmidt

Gavin Schmidt, Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, dives into the urgent realities of climate change. With a background in applied mathematics, he discusses the current rise in global temperatures exceeding model predictions. Schmidt explains the evolution of climate measurement, from historical techniques to modern satellite data. He humorously recounts a serendipitous encounter that led to deeper insights about atmospheric composition. The conversation also tackles the complex global interconnections in climate patterns and the role of individual action in combating climate change.

Top NASA climate scientist Gavin A. Schmidt discusses how NASA monitors climate change from space using satellites to track temperature, radiation, ozone levels, and more. Schmidt also addresses the challenges in climate modeling and highlights the importance of transitioning to cleaner energy sources to combat climate change.