Noah Diffenbaugh

Noah Diffenbaugh, a Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University, joins the discussion to tackle the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. He explains how global warming impacts ecosystems worldwide and connects large-scale climate science to localized human effects. Noah also dives into the concept of climate forcing, potential geoengineering solutions like stratospheric aerosol injection, and highlights why adaptation efforts are lagging. He emphasizes the role of AI in making testable climate predictions to better prepare for these challenges.

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.