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Meteorology (WEATHER & CLIMATE) Encore with Marshall Shepherd

Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 16m

Summary

Alie Ward interviews Dr. Marshall Shepherd, a distinguished atmospheric scientist and former NASA researcher, to demystify meteorology and climate change. They distinguish weather from climate, explain how warming increases water vapor and storm intensity, and discuss the practical impacts of extreme events like heat waves and flooding. Shepherd also highlights the importance of adaptation strategies and the role of social sciences in communicating weather risks to the public.

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