Global evidence links rise in extreme precipitation to human-driven climate change
Scientists used artificial neural networks to analyze precipitation records from around the world. They found evidence of human activities influencing extreme rain or snowfall in every one.
Jesse Norris, Project Scientist, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles •
conversation
July 6, 2021 • ~5 min
July 6, 2021 • ~5 min
Global evidence links increase in extreme precipitation to climate change
Scientists used artificial neural networks to analyze precipitation records from around the world. They found evidence of human activities influencing extreme rain or snowfall in every one.
Jesse Norris, Project Scientist, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles •
conversation
July 6, 2021 • ~5 min
July 6, 2021 • ~5 min
Yes, climate change can affect extreme weather – but there is still a lot to learn
It is not the case that all extreme weather events are being made stronger or more frequent.
Friederike Otto, Acting Director, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford •
conversation
April 20, 2020 • ~6 min
April 20, 2020 • ~6 min
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