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Current Event September 12, 2023

Extreme Weather On the Rise


Extreme weather is on the rise around the world. Long periods of high temperatures and torrential rain storms have made summer months difficult from Asia and Europe to parts of the United States. A climate expert explains that these occurrences are consistent with the predicted impacts of climate change, and he outlines what must be done to work toward a solution. Listen to hear why, despite difficulties, the climate expert is hopeful about the ability of humans to address the causes of climate change.

Human Impacts Weather and Climate

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AIR DATE: 07/17/2023