Podcasts about Atmospheric science

Wildfires and climate change: a brief overview North America is no stranger to wildfires. As of August 15, 2024, 29,917 fires this year have burned more than 5.2 million acres, according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. While this year's number of wildfires is below the annual average of 35,691, the yearly acres burned is above the average of 3.8 million acres of the past 10 years.While wildfires are a naturally occurring phenomenon, their frequency is heavily influenced by climate change, especially on the west coast of the United States. Wildfire risk increases depending on a number of factors, including temperature, soil moisture, and the presence of trees, shrubs, and other fuel. Additionally, climate change dries out organic matter or “fuel” in forests, resulting in a doubling of the number of large fires between 1984 and 2015 in the western United States. As climate change creates warmer and drier weather conditions, wildfires will likely become more frequent; studies show that an average annual warming of one degree celsius would increase the median burned area per year by as much as 600 percent in some types of forests. Ultimately, as temperatures warm globally and drier conditions ravage the country, these fires will spread farther and become harder and harder to extinguish. “Good” fire: an ancestral solution to our wildfire problem  As the planet warms, many have turned to ancient methods to mitigate the effects of climate change. Notably, Dr. Adams borrows the concept of “good” fires from Native American cultural fires practices, where low intensity fires are lit to heal the surrounding ecosystem. In order to positively change the public's relationship with fire, fire agencies in California and Native American tribes have started using this term. Generally, “good” or cultural fires not only restore degraded soils and decrease vegetation or fuel overgrowth, but also deepen the spiritual ties people have to the land they inhabit. Specifically, good fire increases organic matter, keeps soil surfaces vegetated through the regrowth of plants, and encourages biodiversity. In California, many ecosystems rely on fire for its regenerative powers. Dr. Adams notes that fire connects to water, soil health, and the health of animals and surrounding areas. It can also mitigate invasive species growth and eliminate harmful pests that are killing a lot of trees, making them more susceptible to catching fire and starting larger forest fires. As a result, fire promotes many benefits for ecosystem health.Dr. Adams writes that as a member of the N'dee San Carlos Apache Tribe, she maintains a sacred attachment to the land, and believes that humans and the Earth are relatives. Subsequently, as siblings, humans and the land must help each other survive. Following these teachings around our relationship to more-than-human sibling and reciprocity, “good” fire participants can achieve “futurity” (intergenerational exchanges) that will safeguard future protection of the environment and human communities. Listening to these Native American Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) could lead the way to developing a more sustainable relationship to the planet and, in doing so, mitigate the effects of climate change.Mother Earth: how climate matriarchy can save the planet The concept of “good” fire stems from Indigenous Matriarchal Ecology. Many Native American tribes are matriarchal, such as the Cherokee and the Navajo. Applying traditionally “matriarchal” values such as care, tenderness, and love to environmental conservation could be an effective climate change solution. Inclusivity and the centering of Indigenous women's knowledge can also allow opportunities to enhance plant and soil health, remediation, and rematriation of the quality of our plant and soilscapes to provide a prosperous support structure that enables ecosystems to thrive.By practicing Indigenous Matriarchal Ecology, cultural fire participants can collectively start seeing the Earth as a Mother: one who gives life and receives it in return. This is why Dr. Adams and her colleagues focus on the role the soil can play in the fight against climate change through the practice of Matriarchal Ecology. Dr. Adams writes that applying a soil health approach to ecology in tandem with cultural fires can play an important role in climate mitigation by storing carbon and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. By restoring degraded soils and adopting soil conservation practices, such as cultural fire and Indigenous Matriarchal Ecologies, “good” fire practitioners can enhance the Earth's carbon sequestration capacity and build resilience to climate change. Furthermore, these soil improvements on formerly mined and degraded lands could make soilscapes more resilient to erosion and desertification, while maintaining vital ecosystem services. And hopefully, these practitioners can inspire others, non-Native and Native alike, to develop a better understanding of and relationships with the planet.Indigenous Matriarchal Ecologies can highlight the positive effects of cultural fire on environmentally degraded soils, while simultaneously building native plant and soil resilience toward climate and cultural futurity that all communities can enjoy.Who is our guest?Dr. Melinda Adams is a member of the N'dee San Carlos Apache Tribe and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science at the University of Kansas. A cultural fire practitioner and scholar, her research focuses on the revitalization of cultural fire with Tribes in California and more recently with Tribes in the Midwest. Her work with Indigenous communities combines environmental science, environmental policy, and Indigenous studies methodologies.ResourcesCenter for Climate and Energy Solutions: Wildfires and Climate ChangeCalifornia Native Plant Society: Native Plants and Climate Change: Indigenous Perspectives Further reading UC Davis: Melinda Adams: Flame KeeperClimate Designers: Podcast: Deep Dive with Dr Melinda Adams: Solastalgia & Soliphilia For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/regenerating-our-ecosystems-with-good-fire-with-dr-melinda-adams/.

Dr. David Wrathall is an Associate Professor of Natural Hazards at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on forms of human mobility and forced migration resulting from environmental problems. He draws from climate change adaptation, risk, resilience, and sustainability studies. In addition to climate change, he considers other destabilizing influences on development including drug trafficking and violent conflict. To learn more about Jeremy's work and upcoming courses, please take a look at his new website: untaughtessentials.com If you feel pulled to support: Go Fund Me for Jeremy, Tomo, and Family: Operation Fresh Start https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tomo-and-jeremy-to-rebuild-after-the-eaton-fire Zelle: 323-899-5531

Seth grew up in Maine, and his interest in science was influenced by both his environmental scientist father and one of his grade school science teachers. Seth's research is deeply multidisciplinary, and his research is not only adding to one of the longest running research projects around (the Juno Ice Field Research), it provides fantastic opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. If you'd like to learn more about Seth's work, check out his UMaine webpage: https://umaine.edu/earthclimate/people/seth-campbell/This conversation was recorded in April 2025. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate. Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedInMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram © 2025 Maine Discovery Museum

Send us a textFor the twelfth consecutive year, DECAL is reminding families and caregivers of children to increase their awareness of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. This year's “Look Again” campaign aims to ensure that families, child care providers, and the public understand how to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke and stay vigilant during Georgia's hottest months.Joining us today to discuss this important mission are some very special guests: Allen Poole, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Dr. Andrew Grundstein, Professor of Geography and a member of the Atmospheric Sciences program at the University of Georgia, Rukiya Thomas and Kesha McNeal, Regional Managers in DECAL's Child Care Services Division. Support the show

First up on the podcast, freelance journalist Zack Savitsky joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the strange metal state. Physicists are probing the behavior of electrons in these materials, which appear to behave like a thick soup rather than discrete charged particles. Many suspect insights into strange metals might lead to the creation of room-temperature superconductors, highly desired materials that promise lossless energy delivery and floating trains. A few years ago, researcher Nora Zannoni came on the show to talk about our oxidation fields: zones of highly reactive radicals our bodies naturally produce that surround us and interact with nearby chemicals. Now she's back to discuss how our personal oxidation fields interact with personal care products—such as hand lotion, for example—and the resulting effects those products can end up having on the air we breathe indoors. Zannoni is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate of Italy's National Research Council. The work for the paper was done when she was a postdoc scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Authors: Sarah Crespi; Zack Savitsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up on the podcast, freelance journalist Zack Savitsky joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the strange metal state. Physicists are probing the behavior of electrons in these materials, which appear to behave like a thick soup rather than discrete charged particles. Many suspect insights into strange metals might lead to the creation of room-temperature superconductors, highly desired materials that promise lossless energy delivery and floating trains. A few years ago, researcher Nora Zannoni came on the show to talk about our oxidation fields: zones of highly reactive radicals our bodies naturally produce that surround us and interact with nearby chemicals. Now she's back to discuss how our personal oxidation fields interact with personal care products—such as hand lotion, for example—and the resulting effects those products can end up having on the air we breathe indoors. Zannoni is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate of Italy's National Research Council. The work for the paper was done when she was a postdoc scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Authors: Sarah Crespi; Zack Savitsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of UWM's Atmospheric Science program and its students' uncertain future. The history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country. Tavern Tuesdays explores how Wisconsin reacted to prohibition.

From acidic excrement that eats through bridge coating to nesting near roadways causing accidents, cormorants have been known to create some problems for humans here in Oregon. But for more than a decade now, researchers at Oregon State University have been using these diving birds to better understand oceans in Oregon and around the world. As recently featured in Audubon Magazine, by strapping sensors to birds, researchers are able to chart and understand data around underwater terrains, temperatures and more. Rachael Orben is an assistant professor at OSU’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation. Jim Lerczak is the associate dean for research and a professor at OSU’s College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. They both join us to share more on what we’ve been able to learn from cormorants.

Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences' Dr. Christopher Gobler joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe during WLIW-FM's Shore Week celebration to talk about the Gobler Lab's Annual State of the Bays report and research being conducted through the New York State Center for Clean Technology.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

This Earth Day, we're celebrating a triumph of human endeavor: the healing of the ozone layer! Many listeners will remember the hole that formed in the ozone layer, due in large part to human-made chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs. My guest this week is Dr. Paul Newman, a Senior Scientist at the University of Maryland Baltimore and retired NASA Chief of Atmospheric Sciences. We'll dive into what these chemicals are, how they damaged our vital ozone layer, and how countries around the planet came together to repair the damage we caused.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megafloods are cataclysmic floods that are qualitatively different from weather-related floods. In the podcast, Vic Baker explains our ideas as to what causes megafloods and describes the striking evidence for such floods in the Channeled Scablands of Washington State and in the Mediterranean.Vic Baker has been studying megafloods for over 50 years.  He is a Professor of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Geosciences, and Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona.

Guest: Daniel SwainWinds are howling outside Los Angeles, California on a dry January day. The hillsides north and east of the city erupt in flames. A wall of fire begins to consume neighborhoods faster than firefighters can keep up. As wind-driven embers continue to fly down hill - a thousand miles away, Daniel Swain's phone begins to light up. Journalists, companies, officials - all want answers to California's extreme weather and the impact of climate change. On this week's episode of Weather Geeks we learn how one high schooler, with a blog, ignited his career to become one of the leading communicators on climate change and the Weather out West.Chapters:00:00 California's Wildfires and Climate Change10:08 Daniel Swain: The Weather Geek's Journey19:52 The Importance of Effective Communication27:05 Linking Climate Change to Extreme Weather40:05 Understanding the Complexity of Weather EventsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much do we truly depend on weather forecasting? Whether it's planning our daily commute, scheduling outdoor events, or making critical decisions for agriculture and disaster preparedness, we rely on meteorologists and weather models more than we realize. But how accurate are these predictions, and what happens when they go wrong?   In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of weather forecasting with meteorologist Dave Jones. We explore the technology behind weather predictions, why forecasts sometimes miss the mark, and how climate change is making weather patterns more unpredictable. Discover just how much our daily lives, economies, and even safety depend on getting the weather right!  

Tim Buckley '09 is a television meteorologist covering all types of weather in North Carolina. Tim has covered snow, tornadoes, floods, and multiple hurricanes across the state, from Matthew to Florence to Sandy and Helene. He's received awards and recognition for his coverage, which includes being nominated for 10 regional EMMY awards. Tim is a 2009 graduate of the Penn State Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. While in school, he was a member of the Penn State Blue Band. His passions include weather, communication, food and football. Connect with Tim on social media:FacebookXInstagramPlease note: This episode was previously recorded in December of 2024, before the departure of host Paul Clifford '20g from the Alumni Association. 

My guest in this episode is professor Brad Hayes, a geoscience consultant and adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. We dive into the importance of understanding energy security and the need for diverse solutions that respect environmental impacts while ensuring energy access for all. Takeaways: Energy literacy is crucial for understanding the complexities of the energy transition. Finding practical solutions requires balancing energy security with environmental impact reduction. The energy debate often falls into extreme positions; a middle ground is essential. Geoscientists play a vital role in both fossil fuel and renewable energy sectors. The energy transition must include diverse voices from all sectors to succeed. Links referenced in this episode:MOOC on Courserastoriesforthefuture.comBrad on Linkedinbigmedia.org

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 06Formation of Pluto-Charon Binary SystemA new study reveals that the formation of the Pluto-Charon dwarf planet binary system may mirror that of the Earth-Moon system. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, suggests that both systems feature a secondary body significantly large in comparison to the primary, unlike other moons in our solar system. The findings could explain Pluto's active geology and potential subsurface ocean, highlighting the significance of giant impacts in shaping planetary bodies.BepiColombo's Final Mercury FlybyThe BepiColombo spacecraft has completed its final close flyby of Mercury, passing just 295 kilometres above the planet's surface. This manoeuvre marks the last gravity assist required for the joint ESA and JAXA mission before it enters Mercury's orbit in late 2026. The mission aims to study Mercury's magnetic field, surface composition, and interaction with the solar wind, enhancing our understanding of planets close to their host stars.Astronomy Highlights for 20252025 promises exciting astronomical events, with the Sun's solar cycle nearing its peak. Highlights include a rare edge-on view of Saturn's rings, potential brightening of comet G3 Atlas, and two lunar eclipses. The year also features significant planetary alignments, meteor showers, and opportunities to observe the Southern Cross and the centre of the Milky Way. Dr. Nick Glom provides insights into these celestial events and more.00:00 This is space Time Series 28, Episode 6 for broadcast on 13 January 202500:27 A new study suggests the formation of the Pluto Charon dwarf planet binary system04:35 BepiColombo spacecraft makes its final flyby of Mercury09:27 This is space time. We take a look at the year ahead in astronomy10:47 Mid January will be a very interesting time to look at the night sky13:05 There are two big highlights in March with the eclipse of the moon and Saturn13:46 The other big event of course is the crossing of the rings of Saturn17:03 The Southern Cross is well positioned during the month of June18:38 Venus and Jupiter are the two brightest planets in the night sky19:16 Also in August, it's a great time to have a look at Sagittarius20:35 Total eclipse of the Moon occurs when Moon moves into Earth's shadow23:06 The Australasian Sky Guide has just released its 30th edition25:05 World Meteorological Organisation confirms that 2024 was the warmest year on record29:34 It's claimed that two allegedly Celtic heads could turn you into a werewolfwww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain of Year 2025 is a Geologist with a passion for studying extreme weather-related surface impacts.  His research primarily focuses on the geological aftermath of high-impact weather events.  He's known for his field work and engaging video content.  His unique perspective bridges the field of meteorology and geology.  Phillip Prince, thanks for dropping by to chat. Tonight's Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, a position she has held since 2019.  The WCM is the NWS's liaison with external customers and oversees outreach and preparedness efforts.  Additionally, one of the primary responsibilities of the WCM is to ensure that the NWS office delivers the highest quality weather related products and services to its customers and partners.  As a WCM, she also provides high impact weather briefings and supports key decision makers in local, state, and federal government.  She has been in the NWS for 25 years, serving as a meteorologist in Little Rock, AR, Raleigh, NC, and Atlanta, GA, before moving to Upstate SC in 2015.  She received her B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, and her M.S. in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University. Trisha Palmer, welcome to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Preliminary thoughts on upcoming winter storm late this week (11:00) Overview of post-Helene impacts (14:30) Old landslides as analogs to Helene-related impacts (39:00) Impacts on North and South Carolina tourism and the local economy (01:09:00) Failure of the imagination regarding post-Helene impacts (01:30:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:35:22) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:37:22) E-Mail Segment (01:39:30) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 990: Greenville-Spartanburg, SC NWS Picks of the Week: Phillip Prince - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Phillip Prince - Hurricane Helene Damage Assessment Imagery Trisha Palmer - Flood Damage from the Great Flood of 1916 Asheville, NC James Aydelott - City of Wichita snowplow tracking map Jen Narramore - NWA Webinar Series: Hurricane Helene Jen Narramore - Lawrence Police on X: Snow storms thread Rick Smith - Summary of the Predecessor Rain Event prior to Hurricane Helene Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - NWA Webinar January 8th, 2025 on Hurricane Helene James Spann - NCEP SREF Plume Viewer The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Most people know Hawaii is famous for its beaches. But did you know it’s also home to one of the world’s leading stations for monitoring the atmosphere? On this ID The Future, self-taught citizen scientist Forrest Mims talks to host Andrew McDiarmid about the history and significance of the world-famous Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. He also shares some of his own experiences and adventures there over the last quarter century. In this episode, Mims reminds us of his dust-up with Scientific American, a controversy that would ultimately launch his career as an atmospheric scientist. He introduces us to some of the pioneering explorers and scientists who set the stage for atmospheric science in Hawaii, including Archibald Menzies, Charles Wilkes, Read More › Source

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 40 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Alexandru Rap (University of Leeds) is out!Talking PointsKey drivers of aviation's climate impact: CO₂, contrails, NOₓ, and their interactionsContrail formation factors: humidity, engine efficiency, and soot emissionsAdvances in modelling persistent contrails and mitigating their warming effectsFuel innovations: reducing soot with bio-kerosene, e-kerosene, and hydrotreatingHydrogen aviation's potential: increased water vapour vs reduced soot emissionsLessons from military aviation on contrail avoidance for climate mitigationGuestAlex is an Associate Professor in Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds' School of Earth and Environment. Two of his many areas of expertise are aviation's climate impact and contrail parameterisations for climate models. He led his university's work for the ATI that is the UK Aerospace Technology institute, as part of the FlyZero program and is now working with Airbus and Rolls-Royce on the Contrails Assessment for future aircraft and propulsion architectures and aerosol cloud interactions.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show.  He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science.  He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades.  He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations.  He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team.  Tim Brice, welcome back! The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas.   She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate of Texas A&M University.   She's a former senior meteorologist at the NWS Atlanta, and is a key advocate for the NWS Buddy System.  Marissa Pazos, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our third Guest WeatherBrain began her NWS career as an intern, while she studied at Georgia Institute of Technology.  She earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech.  She served north Georgia for over twenty years, and has been the senior Service Hydrologist for the last six years.  She directed her focus toward operational hydrology and hydroservices, and co-founded the NWS Buddy System in 2023.  Laura Belanger, welcome to the show! Last but certainly not least, our fourth Guest WeatherBrain is the co-Lead of the Tiger Team Task Force within the NWS Office of Organizational Excellence.  She has over twenty years of experience in forecasting and leadership roles.  She's a graduate of Iowa State University with Advanced Degrees in Management and Leadership. Lisa Schmit, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. What is the NWS Buddy System and how does it work?  (13:00) Tiger Team Task Force/Approach (17:15) Limitations of vision in Broadcasting (26:30) Structural changes to accommodate life circumstances (40:30) The migration away from shift work (01:10:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:17) E-Mail Segment (01:30:20) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 985: NWS National School Outreach Picks of the Week: Tim Brice - Google Alerts Laura Belanger - NWS Peachtree City GA - Drought Whiplash Lisa Schmit - NWS Organizational Health Toolkit Marissa Pazos - West Texas Mesonet James Aydelott - Spann Statue Photoshop at Bryant- Denny Jen Narramore - Coffee County GA/Damage from Hurricane Helene images Rick Smith - Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools you can use - NOAA Neil Jacobs - When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida? Troy Kimmel - GFA: Prog Chart - Aviation Weather Center Kim Klockow-McClain - Chuck's Chatter Bill Murray - An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills James Spann - One of the Greatest Iron Bowl Games Had the Worst Weather of the Series The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

John R. Christy is a Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has served as Alabama's State Climatologist since 2000 and is best known for developing, along with Roy Spencer, a global temperature dataset from satellite microwave measurements. For this work, Christy and Spencer were awarded NASA's Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in 1991 and a Special Award from the American Meteorological Society in 1996. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:20 Hurricane Helene and Flooding Analysis 04:02 Data-Driven Climate Insights 04:58 Fresno Temperature Trends 09:04 Urbanization and Temperature Records 10:57 U.S. Historical Climatology Network 14:13 Extreme Temperature Records 24:04 Rainfall and Atmospheric Rivers 27:53 Snowfall Measurement Techniques 28:48 Analyzing Snowfall Trends in the Western US 30:32 Mega Droughts vs. Modern Droughts 32:25 Global Atmospheric Temperatures and El Niño 36:07 Climate Models and Observations 39:56 Hydrocarbons and Climate Impact 42:03 Q&A Session 51:07 Concluding Remarks Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries John's Alabama State Climatologist site: https://www.nsstc.uah.edu/aosc/ ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

This is part 2 of Lauren's conversation with Dr. Wang about his work in atmospheric science and implications for public health. Dr. Jun Wang's lab at the University of Iowa is developing innovative technologies for satellite remote sensing and low-cost environmental sensors to better understand and combat challenges like wildfires, air quality, and climate change. The satellite remote sensing allows them to extract 3D information about smoke layers and fire lines, providing critical data to predict air quality and support firefighting efforts. The low-cost "iCanopy" and "iAir" sensors measure air and soil conditions at a neighborhood scale, helping to address environmental justice issues and inform decision-makers about resource allocation. Dr. Wang's lab is leading an interdisciplinary project to study how severe weather and climate change are affecting rural communities, using sensor networks to collect high-resolution data and make it accessible to local citizens. The research aims to provide tangible, data-driven solutions to help rural communities better prepare for and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. A transcript of this episode will be available soon. Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

Climate modeler Aditi Sheshadri says that while weather forecasting and climate projection are based on similar science, they are very different disciplines. Forecasting is about looking at next week, while projection is about looking at the next century. Sheshadri tells host Russ Altman how new data and techniques, like low-cost high-altitude balloons and AI, are reshaping the future of climate projection on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your quest. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Aditi SheshadriConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/XChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Aditi Sheshadri, a professor of Earth systems science at Stanford University.(00:02:58) Climate Projection vs. Weather ForecastingThe differences between climate projection and weather forecasting.(00:04:58) The Window of ChaosThe concept of the "window of chaos" in climate modeling.(00:06:11) Scale of Climate ModelsThe limitations and scale of climate model boxes.(00:08:19) Computational ConstraintsComputational limitations on grid size and time steps in climate modeling.(00:10:56) Parameters in Climate ModelingEssential parameters measured, such as density, temperature, and water vapor.(00:12:18) Oceans in Climate ModelsThe role of oceans in climate modeling and their integration into projections.(00:14:35) Atmospheric Gravity WavesAtmospheric gravity waves and their impact on weather patterns.(00:18:51) Polar Vortex and CyclonesResearch on the polar vortex and on tropical cyclone frequency.(00:21:53) Climate Research and Public AwarenessCommunicating climate model findings to relevant audiences.(00:23:33) New Data SourcesHow unexpected data from a Google project aids climate research,(00:25:09) Geoengineering ConsiderationsGeoengineering and the need for thorough modeling before intervention.(00:28:19) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL.  He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist.  He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville.   After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel.  Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas.  He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science.  He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.  Matt Earnst, welcome to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Revisiting the Blizzard of March 1993 (07:15) Making the transition from broadcast meteorology to journalism (21:15) Importance of content:  The changing business model in broadcast television (33:00) YouTube weather streamers (47:00) Cultivating value in a difficult media environment (01:09:30) Oklahoma Severe Weather Event/QLCS Tornadoes 11/3/24 (01:19:10) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:51) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:31:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 981: Jeff Cox on X Matt Earnst on X Picks of the Week: Matt Earnst - November 2nd, 2004 West Texas Snowfall Event James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count By State since 11/01/24 Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Pre/Post-Conference Training Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Tornado Damage in Oklahoma City - Photo of wooden pole through car windshield The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This two-part episode of the "Plugged In to Public Health" podcast features an interview with Dr. Jun Wang, an accomplished scientist and professor in the field of atmospheric sciences at the University of Iowa. Dr. Wang grew up in a rural community in eastern China, where he developed a fascination with weather and climate from a young age. He was inspired by observing the daily changes in weather and its impacts on agriculture in his hometown. After completing his bachelor's degree in atmospheric science in China, Dr. Wang pursued a master's degree and then a Ph.D. in the United States, where he specialized in satellite remote sensing and atmospheric chemistry. Dr. Wang's research combines satellite data and chemistry transport models to investigate critical topics such as air quality, wildfires, and the interactions between aerosols, clouds, and the land-atmosphere system. He has contributed to 10 satellite missions and holds numerous prestigious awards and accolades. In the interview, Dr. Wang discusses the collaborative, interdisciplinary nature of atmospheric research, as it intersects with fields like public health, agriculture, and renewable energy. He also provides insights into the accuracy and challenges of numerical weather prediction models. The second part of the interview will explore Dr. Wang's latest research projects, the future of remote sensing, and the next big challenges in atmospheric science. A transcript of this episode is available at www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/…opulations/ Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing. We get the latest on the situation with John Marsham, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds and also Andrew White, of Valencia GAA.

"The MTArray is changing how we explore for minerals and critical resources, and it's paving the way for sustainable energy development." In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, host Andrew Geary speaks with Adam Schultz about completing the U.S. Magnetotelluric (MT) Array after 18 years. This groundbreaking project has mapped the electrical properties of the Earth's crust across the contiguous United States. Adam explains how this geophysical method has evolved from pure science into a critical tool for protecting national infrastructure and identifying valuable resources. He shares insights into the unexpected challenges and major discoveries made while offering a bold call to action for the geophysics community to think bigger and push the boundaries of exploration. Listen to learn how the MTArray is shaping the future of geophysics and infrastructure resilience. KEY POINTS AND TAKEAWAYS > The USMTArray's Evolution: Originally part of the EarthScope program, the MTArray project became crucial for understanding power grid and national infrastructure risks, especially from space weather events. > Critical Infrastructure Protection: Data from the MTArray has helped power grid operators mitigate risks from geomagnetically induced currents, potentially preventing large-scale outages during extreme solar storms. > East Coast Vulnerabilities: The discovery of a sharp transition in the Earth's crust along the eastern U.S. revealed hidden vulnerabilities to geomagnetic storms, challenging previous assumptions about regional risk. > Surprising Challenges and Successes: The MTArray faced unexpected difficulties, especially in challenging environments like the Gulf Coast, but also saw breakthrough moments, including stunning data collected during a major solar storm. > A Call for Bold Exploration: Adam urges geophysicists to think bigger, use larger arrays, and embrace time-varying, 4D imaging to advance the field and apply geophysical techniques to real-world problems like sustainable energy development and critical mineral exploration. Editor's Note: Special thanks to Xiaolei Tu for recommending this episode. GUEST BIO Dr. Adam Schultz is a Professor of Geophysics at the College of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science at Oregon State University. Adam led the 18-year effort to map the electrical properties of Earth's crust and mantle across the contiguous United States. LINKS * Visit https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-238-unveiling-the-earths-secrets-the-completion-of-the-u-s-magnetotelluric-array/ for links to learn more about this project and Dr. Schultz. SHOW CREDITS Andrew Geary at TreasureMint hosted, edited, and produced this episode. The SEG podcast team comprises Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis. If you have episode ideas or feedback for the show or want to sponsor a future episode, email the show at podcast@seg.org.

On Monday after Hurricane Milton forced a delayed launch, a spacecraft that will hunt for signs of alien life on one of Jupiter's icy moons blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Europa Clipper will now travel 1.8 billion miles to reach Europa, a deeply mysterious ice moon orbiting Jupiter. It won't arrive until 2030 but what it finds could change what we know about life in our solar system.BBC Climate and Science reporter Georgina Rannard details the ambitious mission and Dr Sara Seager, Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at MIT, explains how we can detect signs of life beyond earth. We also hear from Britney Schmidt, a professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, who played a pivotal role in designing an ice-penetrating laser for the space mission. Plus, Planetary Microbiologist Mark Fox-Powell, shares the profound implications of potentially discovering life beyond our planet.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Kevyah Cardoso and Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with recent research from MIT, which reveals that AI can now recognize faces in inanimate objects, a phenomenon known as pareidolia. This development suggests intriguing links between evolutionary survival skills and our tendency to see faces in everyday objects, and it has far-reaching implications for AI systems, from improved security and emotion recognition to enhanced object detection capabilities.Next, we discuss a shocking discovery reported in Nature: most tropical thunderstorms are radioactive, producing various forms of gamma radiation far more frequently than previously thought. Using a retrofitted U-2 spy plane, scientists have conducted unprecedented close observations of storm dynamics, revealing that over half of all thunderstorms in the tropics are radioactive. This finding challenges existing models of storm physics and atmospheric phenomena, and it could lead to improved weather forecasting and climate modeling.Join us as we explore these fascinating developments and their potential impact on our understanding of the world around us. FFrom Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/ai-sees-faces-in-objects-too-ExlxlkLFSYiXLWzJr.zJgwhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/spy-planes-show-radioactive-th-NR7VerrtSG2tf6KLbIqvWgPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

The Dairy Innovation has been influential in a lot of dairy research and today our focus will be on the SnapPlus Manure Application Realtime Tracker (SMART) mobile manure app. This app helps farmers identify restricted manure hauling areas and help maintain better manure hauling records. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Hava Blair of UW-Madison and Jeremy Heim of Heim's Hillcrest Dairy and Heim Brothers Custom walk through the app, opportunities, challenges, data protection and questions from dairy farmers. Joanna, Hava and Jeremy discuss the following topics: Overview of the SMART app Opportunities with the app Challenges How to get support Data protection and access to the maps Compatibility with other apps Future of manure tracking Special thanks to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin for sponsoring this episode. About the guests: Hava Blair, soil scientist with the SnapPlus team. She received her Ph.D. in Land and Atmospheric Science from the University of Minnesota. She helps lead the SnapPlus team and works on the science behind the SnapPlus software, including soil fertility, erosion, and nutrient loss components. In addition, she develops trainings and educational materials on how to use SnapPlus and related tools.   Jeremy Heim, owner of Heim's Hillcrest Dairy and Heim Brothers Custom in Algoma, Wisconsin. The dairy farm milks 825 cows and runs 1,800 acres. The custom business operates 26,000 acres and assists with crop harvesting, manure transportation and other trucking needs.    Resources: For tech problems and support: support@snapplus.wisc.edu What is the SMART mobile manure app, download information here Guide: Getting started to SMART here Project summary of SMART here SnapPlus3 information UW Nutrient Management Education self-paced program DATCP Nutrient Management Trainings and resources About the Dairy Innovation Hub This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy. This year's event kicks-off with the return of Tailgate on the Tundra at Lambeau, followed by a jammed pack day of breakout sessions, and networking opportunities and concludes with an evening celebrating award winners and DBA's 25th Anniversary! Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Oct. 9. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests Hava Blair of UW-Madison and Jeremy Heim of Heim's Hillcrest Dairy and Heim Brothers Custom discuss the SnapPlus Manure Application Realtime Tracker (SMART) mobile manure app funded by the Dairy Innovation Hub. This app helps farmers identify restricted manure hauling areas and help maintain better manure hauling records. Special thanks to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin for sponsoring this episode. About the guests: Hava Blair, soil scientist with the SnapPlus team. She received her Ph.D. in Land and Atmospheric Science from the University of Minnesota. She helps lead the SnapPlus team and works on the science behind the SnapPlus software, including soil fertility, erosion, and nutrient loss components. In addition, she develops trainings and educational materials on how to use SnapPlus and related tools.   Jeremy Heim, owner of Heim's Hillcrest Dairy and Heim Brothers Custom in Algoma, Wisconsin. The dairy farm milks 825 cows and runs 1,800 acres. The custom business operates 26,000 acres and assists with crop harvesting, manure transportation and other trucking needs.    Resources: For tech problems and support: support@snapplus.wisc.edu What is the SMART mobile manure app, download information here Guide: Getting started to SMART here Project summary of SMART here SnapPlus3 information UW Nutrient Management Education self-paced program DATCP Nutrient Management Trainings and resources About the Dairy Innovation Hub This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Associationand Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy. This year's event kicks-off with the return of Tailgate on the Tundra at Lambeau, followed by a jammed pack day of breakout sessions, and networking opportunities and concludes with an evening celebrating award winners and DBA's 25th Anniversary! Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

Climate Change and Anxiety: Some Data Climate or “eco” anxiety refers to people feeling distressed about climate change and its impacts on our ecosystems, the environment, and human health and well-being. It is rooted in a deep existential dread concerning the future of the planet. Symptoms include feelings of grief, loss, anger, sadness, and guilt, which in turn can cause jitteriness, nervousness, increased heart rate, shallow breathing, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite, or insomnia due to worry or concern about the effects of climate change. According to Grist, Google searches for “climate anxiety” soared by 565 percent in 2021. And according to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, an all-time high of 70 percent of Americans express worry about climate change. In September 2021, the largest study of its kind found that the climate crisis was causing widespread psychological distress for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 across 42 countries from both the global North and South. Over 45 percent of teens and young adults said that climate anxiety was affecting their daily lives and ability to function; 56 percent said they thought that "humanity is doomed" and nearly 4 in 10 said that they were hesitant to have children because of climate change. From Solastalgia to Soliphilia: how Native American Ecology can lead the wayThe steps people must take to address their climate anxiety depends on each individual, as people are affected by climate change in different ways. For example, some people have lost homes or even loved ones, while many others have witnessed these catastrophic events unfold on their phone screens.Dr. Melinda Adams describes this trauma as “solastalgia,” originally coined by Australian philosopher Glen Albrecht to describe the distress caused by the destruction or loss of one's home environment. This concept helps people to understand and express the “psychoterratic,” or the relationship between human mental health and the earth's own well-being. Many have taken legal and political action to deal with their solastalgia. For example, last year Montana youths sued the state for its failure to recognize that approving fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional without further review of the impacts to the climate. Others have drastically altered their lifestyles, opting instead to practice underconsumption to limit their personal contributions to the changing climate. Dr. Adams has another solution, reminding those who suffer that the definition of solastalgia also includes hope. Hope can lead us either into action or ecoparalysis. It is within this framework that Dr. Adams introduces Native American cultural burnings as a way to achieve soliphilia, “the political affiliation or solidarity needed between us all to be responsible for a place, bioregion, planet, and the unity of interrelated interests within it.'' Cultural fires or “good fires,” which involve lighting low-intensity fires to heal the surrounding ecosystem, can exemplify this step. Not only do these fires restore degraded soils, decrease vegetation or fuel overgrowth, encourage re-vegetation and biodiversity, but they also deepen the spiritual ties people have to the land they inhabit. Fire therefore has a regenerative power, both spiritually and ecologically, as participants share stories and strengthen communal and spiritual bonds with one another during these ceremonial burnings. As a member of the N'dee San Carlos Apache Tribe, Dr. Adams takes Glen Albrecht's theory of the “psychoterratic” and frames it as a relationship between siblings. Subsequently, as siblings, humans and the land must help each other survive. By treating the earth as a more-than-human sibling, and by practicing cultural burns, participants can begin to heal from their solastalgia. Directly engaging with a regenerative process such as “good fires,” “grounds people's intentions and allows for deeper connections—to place and among one another.” “[C]eremonial fires create opportunities for social, environmental, and cultural healing among young persons (Native and allied)” (Tom, Adams, & Goode at 3). Essentially, the strengthening of community through spiritually uplifting activities alleviates climate anxiety by showing young people that there are people out there who share their concern for the climate and are motivated to do something about it. Who is our guest?Dr. Melinda Adams is a member of the N'dee San Carlos Apache Tribe and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science at the University of Kansas. A cultural fire practitioner and scholar, her research focuses on the revitalization of cultural fire with Tribes in California and more recently with Tribes in the Midwest. Her work with Indigenous communities combines environmental science, environmental policy, and Indigenous studies methodologies. Read more about Dr. Melinda Adams here.ResourcesCornell University: Climate Change & Eco-AnxietyIt's Not Just You: Everyone is Googling Climate Anxiety (Salon)Leiserowitz et al., Dramatic Increases in Public Beliefs and Worries About Climate Change (Yale Program on Climate Change Communication)Hickman et al.,  Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey (The Lancet Planetary Health)Tom, Adams, and Goode,  From Solastalgia to Soliphilia: Cultural Fire, Climate Change and Indigenous Healing (Ecopsychology)Further reading UC Davis: Melinda Adams: Flame KeeperClimate Designers: Podcast: Deep Dive with Dr Melinda Adams: Solastalgia & Soliphilia Yale: Yale Experts Explain Climate AnxietyFor a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/how-native-american-ecology-can-tackle-climate-anxiety-with-dr-melinda-adams/.

Wildfires and climate change: a brief overview North America is no stranger to wildfires. As of August 15, 2024, 29,917 fires this year have burned more than 5.2 million acres, according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. While this year's number of wildfires is below the annual average of 35,691, the yearly acres burned is above the average of 3.8 million acres of the past 10 years.While wildfires are a naturally occurring phenomenon, their frequency is heavily influenced by climate change, especially on the west coast of the United States. Wildfire risk increases depending on a number of factors, including temperature, soil moisture, and the presence of trees, shrubs, and other fuel. Additionally, climate change dries out organic matter or “fuel” in forests, resulting in a doubling of the number of large fires between 1984 and 2015 in the western United States. As climate change creates warmer and drier weather conditions, wildfires will likely become more frequent; studies show that an average annual warming of one degree celsius would increase the median burned area per year by as much as 600 percent in some types of forests. Ultimately, as temperatures warm globally and drier conditions ravage the country, these fires will spread farther and become harder and harder to extinguish. “Good” fire: an ancestral solution to our wildfire problem  As the planet warms, many have turned to ancient methods to mitigate the effects of climate change. Notably, Dr. Adams borrows the concept of “good” fires from Native American cultural fires practices, where low intensity fires are lit to heal the surrounding ecosystem. In order to positively change the public's relationship with fire, fire agencies in California and Native American tribes have started using this term. Generally, “good” or cultural fires not only restore degraded soils and decrease vegetation or fuel overgrowth, but also deepen the spiritual ties people have to the land they inhabit. Specifically, good fire increases organic matter, keeps soil surfaces vegetated through the regrowth of plants, and encourages biodiversity. In California, many ecosystems rely on fire for its regenerative powers. Dr. Adams notes that fire connects to water, soil health, and the health of animals and surrounding areas. It can also mitigate invasive species growth and eliminate harmful pests that are killing a lot of trees, making them more susceptible to catching fire and starting larger forest fires. As a result, fire promotes many benefits for ecosystem health.Dr. Adams writes that as a member of the N'dee San Carlos Apache Tribe, she maintains a sacred attachment to the land, and believes that humans and the Earth are relatives. Subsequently, as siblings, humans and the land must help each other survive. Following these teachings around our relationship to more-than-human sibling and reciprocity, “good” fire participants can achieve “futurity” (intergenerational exchanges) that will safeguard future protection of the environment and human communities. Listening to these Native American Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) could lead the way to developing a more sustainable relationship to the planet and, in doing so, mitigate the effects of climate change.Mother Earth: how climate matriarchy can save the planet The concept of “good” fire stems from Indigenous Matriarchal Ecology. Many Native American tribes are matriarchal, such as the Cherokee and the Navajo. Applying traditionally “matriarchal” values such as care, tenderness, and love to environmental conservation could be an effective climate change solution. Inclusivity and the centering of Indigenous women's knowledge can also allow opportunities to enhance plant and soil health, remediation, and rematriation of the quality of our plant and soilscapes to provide a prosperous support structure that enables ecosystems to thrive.By practicing Indigenous Matriarchal Ecology, cultural fire participants can collectively start seeing the Earth as a Mother: one who gives life and receives it in return. This is why Dr. Adams and her colleagues focus on the role the soil can play in the fight against climate change through the practice of Matriarchal Ecology. Dr. Adams writes that applying a soil health approach to ecology in tandem with cultural fires can play an important role in climate mitigation by storing carbon and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. By restoring degraded soils and adopting soil conservation practices, such as cultural fire and Indigenous Matriarchal Ecologies, “good” fire practitioners can enhance the Earth's carbon sequestration capacity and build resilience to climate change. Furthermore, these soil improvements on formerly mined and degraded lands could make soilscapes more resilient to erosion and desertification, while maintaining vital ecosystem services. And hopefully, these practitioners can inspire others, non-Native and Native alike, to develop a better understanding of and relationships with the planet.Indigenous Matriarchal Ecologies can highlight the positive effects of cultural fire on environmentally degraded soils, while simultaneously building native plant and soil resilience toward climate and cultural futurity that all communities can enjoy.Who is our guest?Dr. Melinda Adams is a member of the N'dee San Carlos Apache Tribe and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science at the University of Kansas. A cultural fire practitioner and scholar, her research focuses on the revitalization of cultural fire with Tribes in California and more recently with Tribes in the Midwest. Her work with Indigenous communities combines environmental science, environmental policy, and Indigenous studies methodologies.ResourcesCenter for Climate and Energy Solutions: Wildfires and Climate ChangeCalifornia Native Plant Society: Native Plants and Climate Change: Indigenous Perspectives Further reading UC Davis: Melinda Adams: Flame KeeperClimate Designers: Podcast: Deep Dive with Dr Melinda Adams: Solastalgia & Soliphilia For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/regenerating-our-ecosystems-with-good-fire-with-dr-melinda-adams/.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow. Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with 31 years of experience across multiple offices. He is a member of the Central Region Quick Response Team for EF3+ tornado events and has worked on radar, damage surveys, and storm chasing for major tornadoes, including the Van Wert EF4 (2002), Henryville EF4 (2012), and recent EF3 tornadoes in central Indiana. Mike Ryan is a Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, where he has served since 2009 after starting his career at the Wilmington, Ohio office in 1999. He leads public outreach and decision support through programs like Weather Ready Nation and StormReady, working closely with emergency management, media, and amateur radio. He also heads Indiana's state climate services team. Mike has been involved in operations and storm surveys during significant severe weather events in the Ohio Valley, including the 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2024 tornado outbreaks. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences from The Ohio State University. Greg Melo is a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with over two years of experience. He has worked radar and conducted damage surveys for significant events, including the EF3 tornado outbreaks in March 2023 and March 2024. Originally from New Orleans, Greg's interest in meteorology began after experiencing Hurricane Katrina. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Matthew Eckhoff is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. He began his career at the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington in 2015 where he worked until joining the NWS in 2022. His expertise includes severe weather and mesoanalysis. Matthew holds a BS in Meteorology from Millersville University and completed graduate studies at the University of North Dakota. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tropical trouble in the Gulf/Future Fujiwhara Effect? (01:00) Studying mesoanalysis (30:00) Looking back at 1974 Super Outbreak (35:00) Shaping public perception of severe weather in Indiana (42:00) March 31st 2023 tornado event impacts (47:00) Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium 2024 (01:01:00) AI European weather model (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:07:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:09:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 975: NWS Indianapolis, IN CISWS 2024 Picks of the Week: Mike Ryan - MRCC Purdue Matthew Eckhoff - Tropical Tidbits Sam Lashley - "The Great Tri-State Tornado" by Justin Carter James Aydelott - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg Jen Narramore - HurricaneTrack Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Automated Tropical Cycle Forecast Data Directory Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - More than corn in Indiana Beach Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Jeremy DeHart on X The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Sister Barbara McCracken from the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica talks about faith-based activism and what a small group of nuns from Kansas is doing in the face of climate change. Then, Kevin Perry from the University of Utah's Department of Atmospheric Sciences discusses potential health hazards from the Great Salt Lake's dust.

Dr. Melissa Burt is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, where her research specializes in Arctic clouds, radiation, sea ice, and climate change. In addition to her role as a professor, Dr. Burt serves as the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at the same institution. She is also an active mother and a dedicated member of Science Moms, a nonpartisan group of climate scientists who are also mothers, committed to educating and empowering moms across the nation to advocate for climate solutions. Dr. Burt lives in Colorado with her husband and young daughter.Episode Summary:Dr. Melissa Burt, an expert in atmospheric science, discuss the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on our planet. The conversation delves deep into how human-caused climate change is exacerbating extreme heat events, the importance of clean energy, and what each of us can do to mitigate the effects of pollution for future generations.The discussion underscores how the warming of our planet, driven mainly by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, is leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events. Key strategies to combat climate change include reducing carbon emissions by transitioning to electric transportation and energy-efficient appliances, using renewable energy sources, and advocating for policy changes at local, state, and national levels. Dr. Burt emphasizes that individual actions, although crucial, must be part of a broader collective effort to significantly impact climate change and protect our children's future.Key Takeaways:Human-Caused Climate Change: The burning of fossil fuels contributes significantly to the thickening heat-trapping blanket around our Earth, leading to more severe weather events, such as heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes.Individual and Collective Action: Simple changes like switching to energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles, combined with advocating for larger systemic changes, can collectively make a significant impact.Impact on Children and Vulnerable Populations: Climate change disproportionately affects children and the elderly, and proactive measures are needed to safeguard these vulnerable groups.Hope for the Future: Despite the challenges, there is great potential for reversing damage if aggressive and concerted actions are taken swiftly and efficiently.Support The Sponsors who Support the Transform Your Mind podcast!RO.CO The Ro Body Program provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Go to RO.CO/TRANSFORMShopify - Go to shopify.com/transform now to upgrade your businessSee this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology.  He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather.  He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida State University.  Over the years, he's been a trusted voice in weather reporting especially along the Gulf Coast.  He's won multiple regional Emmys for his work and is an active member of the AMS and NWA.  Alan Sealls, it's great to have you back on the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Looking back at 2004's Hurricane Ivan (17:45)  History of African Americans in meteorology (25:00) "Weather Prophet" (35:00) Importance of the Jackson State and Howard University Meteorology Programs (45:20) STEM field statistical analysis (50:00) Dr. Charles Anderson - first African American to earn a PhD in Atmospheric Science (53:30) Current State of Broadcast Meteorology (01:07:00) Case Study of 2020's Hurricane Sally (01:16:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:23:34) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:25:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 970: "A Career in TV Meteorology: From the Best Weatherman Ever" by Alan Sealls "Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know: The Inside Story on the Outside Story" by Alan Sealls "Weather Things In Photos: The Art and Science of the Atmosphere" by Alan Sealls Picks of the Week: Dr. Alan Sealls - Weather To Bounce House Incidents James Aydelott - Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 -NSF Jen Narramore - Superyacht sinks latest: Daughter, 18, of British tycoon Mike Lynch missing; yacht 'in wrong place at wrong time' Rick Smith - 2024 Lightning Deaths - National Lighting Safety Council Neil Jacobs - Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - HooDoo Heritage: A Brief History of American Folk Religion Bill Murray - From Juneteenth to the Sky: African Americans in Meteorology by Alan Sealls James Spann - Severe Thunderstorm footage of damaging winds in Hillsboro, AL The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Is climate change making turbulence more dangerous for people taking flights around the world? That's what one listener asked, following a terrifying turbulence incident which left one person dead and more than 20 injured on a flight to Singapore.We speak to turbulence expert Paul Williams, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading, to understand what is going on.Presenter: Kate Lamble Producer: Nathan Gower Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Nigel Appleton Editor: Richard Vadon

Today we connect with Judith Curry to discuss various climate change issues. As a renowned climatologist and former chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Judith's research covers a range of topics; but her views on climate change are not necessarily considered mainstream… Over the years, Judith has published over a hundred scientific papers and co-edited several major works. While she accepts that the planet is warming, she is skeptical about whether or not it is human-generated – and asserts that trying to reduce emissions may be pointless. So what is climate change being caused by, and is the mainstream narrative accurate? Judith sits down to address this and much more! In this episode, we cover: Whether or not the mainstream climate narrative is valid. How the issue of natural climate change has been trivialized.  Why rapidly turning away from fossil fuels is dangerous. The difference between electric and gas vehicles.  To find out more about Judith and her work, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Ice is an important facet of Earth's climate system. Since ice affects our climate and sea levels, understanding the way ice sheets develop and change over time helps us better predict the future of our planet. So, what are researchers finding? Dr. Alexander Robel joins the podcast to enlighten us… Dr. Robel is an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech University, and serves as the head of the Ice and Climate research group. By studying the causes of ice sheet change, Dr. Robel is on a mission to develop conceptual, mathematical, and computational tools to predict future changes.. In this episode, we talk about: What happens when glaciers melt. Where glaciers and ice sheets tend to form, and why they melt.  What “sea ice” is, and where it forms.  How computer models are used in Dr. Robel's research.   Want to learn more about Dr. Robel and his research? Click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us in this episode to discuss climate science is Andrew Dessler. Andrew is the Director of the Texas Center for Climate Studies. He is also a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and holder of the Reta A. Haynes Chair in Geoscience at Texas A&M University. Andrew wants to know how climate change is going to affect humans in the future. In order to unpack this area of interest, he spends his time researching topics such as climate change policy, climate impacts, atmospheric chemistry, and global climate physics. Tune in now to uncover: The research tools Andrew is using to predict the future impacts of climate change. What we can do to mitigate future climate challenges. One way the U.S. could largely transition away from fossil fuels. How electricity usage is being affected by climate change. So, what will the future hold for humans as the climate continues to transform? What can we do to prepare for a warmer future? Andrew answers these questions and others like them in this insightful conversation about climate change! Click here to learn more about Andrew and his work as a climate scientist! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Listener Julie lives close to the coast in New Zealand and wants to know why the water that washes up on the beach isn't fresh. How exactly does all that salt get into the world's oceans? In India, a country where salt became symbolic of much more than well-seasoned food, host Chhavi Sachdev visits coastal salt farms and a research institute dedicated to studying all things saline, to better understand our relationship with salty seas. The team also ventures to a very briny lake on the other side of the globe in Salt Lake City, Utah, to learn how salt makes its way into water bodies. Speaking to an expert in deep sea exploration, we learn how hydrothermal vents may play a role in regulating ocean saltiness, and how much the field still has to explore. Meanwhile, listener Will wants to know how much melting ice sheets are affecting ocean salinity. But ice melt isn't the only thing affecting salt levels when it comes to the impacts of climate change. And... how many teaspoons of salt are in a kilogram of sea water anyway? We do the rigorous science to answer all these salient saline questions. Featuring: Deepika - small scale salt farmer Mark Radwin - PhD candidate in geology and geophysics at the University of Utah Brenda Bowen - Geology & Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Utah Chris German - Geology & Geophysics, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Prasan Khemka - Chandan Salt Works Paul Durack - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Bhoomi Andharia - Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute Presenter: Chhavi Sachdev Producer: Sam Baker Editor: Cathy Edwards Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Studio Manager: Sarah Hockley (Photo: Shiv Salt Works, Bhavnagar, Gujarat in India. Credit: Chhavi Sachdev, BBC)

It's another EmMajority Report Thursday! Emma speaks with Casey Michel, Director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation, to discuss his recent piece in the New Republic entitled “How Viktor Orbán Conquered the Heritage Foundation.” Then, she's joined by Joel Thornton, professor in the department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington, to discuss the recently released global air quality report. First, Emma runs through updates on international and US opposition to Israel's ethnic cleansing of Gaza, the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the death toll of immigration, SBF's prison sentence, Matt Schlapp's case, the Moscow terror attack (and subsequent violence), Disney v. DeSantis, and NBC v. Ronna McDaniel, before parsing through the legacy of a broken healthcare system that Joe Lieberman leaves. Casey Michel then joins, diving right into Orbán's role as Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister, serving his 14th year, and far-right icon in the war against “wokeness” and democracy. Expanding on this, Michel parses through Orbán's recent low-key visit to the US to meet with the Heritage Foundation, walking through the nationalist parallels between Trump and Orbán (particularly with their evangelical bases), the influence that modern autocrats like Putin and original fascists like Mussolini have provided to Orbán regime, and how the US far-right think tanks are attempting to pick up on his blueprint. After briefly touching on the expansive role of foreign autocracies and authoritarian regimes in financing right-wing think tanks like the Heritage Foundation, Emma and Casey wrap up the interview with an assessment of the Heritage Foundation's “Project 2025” and their attempt to turn Donald Trump into a more efficient fascist. Professor Joel Thornton then walks Emma through the context for IQAir's recent report on the severe standing of air quality globally in 2023, including the for-profit incentives of the company, and the wide breadth of standards for the research, before stepping back to explore what we can glean from the report, and the genuine state of air pollution. Expanding on this, Professor Thornton explores the major role climate change has played in offsetting the progress various countries have made in containing the proliferation of particulates, with 2023's myriad forest fires playing a major role in the year's problem of air quality, and assesses the major effects these particulates can have on human health, impacting everything from the respiratory tract to cognitive function. 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