Surviving the extremes

12/10/2024 24 min

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Episode Synopsis

Hurricane Milton. Super Typhoon Yagi.

These record-breaking storms are not only threatening lives but also overwhelming the rescue and relief efforts of nations, as extreme weather events spiral further out of control. A 2023 report from the World Meteorological Organization highlights the growing challenge for scientists to predict what comes next in this turbulent climate era.

So, how do we prepare for the unpredictable? In this episode, Climate Watch spoke with Professor Guan Dabo from Tsinghua University on global solutions to extreme weather events.