Extreme Meteorology (EL NIÑO) with Marshall Shepherd
Summary
Allie Ward and climate scientist Dr. Marshall Shepherd discuss the 2026 El Niño, which data suggests may be the strongest in a thousand years. They clarify the UN’s recent report on climate change, debunking headlines about a "strategic retreat" while emphasizing the urgent need for mitigation. The episode covers how this extreme warming affects global weather patterns, including reduced Atlantic hurricanes, increased Pacific typhoons, and severe droughts in the Sahel.
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