Michael Greenstone

In this engaging discussion, Michael Greenstone, an economist and director at the University of Chicago's Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, teams up with Pedram Hassanzadeh, a researcher specializing in AI and weather. They dive into the benefits of AI in creating personalized weather forecasts, particularly for smallholder farmers facing climate challenges. The conversation highlights how modern AI outperforms traditional models, and how accessible forecasting can empower farmers, helping them adapt to climate realities and make informed planting decisions.