Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2016 from a Climate Perspective
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2017 that delves into the attribution of extreme weather events to both natural and human causes. Learn about the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society's 6th annual special collection, featuring 29 independent studies on various extreme events, including U.S. winter storms, European air pollution, Great Barrier Reef bleaching, and South African flash droughts. Gain insights from climate scientists as they discuss new methods for understanding the complex relationship between climate change and extreme weather phenomena. Hear from experts such as Stephanie C. Herring, Martin P. Hoerling, Chris C. Funk, Andrew King, and Jeff Rosenfeld as they present their findings and discuss the implications for future climate research and policy-making.
Syllabus
Fall Meeting 2017 Press Conference: Explaining extreme events of 2016 from a climate perspective
Taught by
AGU
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