Noah Diffenbaugh, Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University, shares his expertise on the immediate effects of climate change, challenging the notion that it's merely theoretical. He discusses the urgent need for better adaptation strategies as extreme weather events escalate. Delving into the role of AI in climate science, he highlights how technology can improve predictions and drive solutions. With a call for balanced investment in both adaptation and decarbonization, Diffenbaugh emphasizes that tangible solutions are still within reach.