Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2018 from a Climate Perspective

Explore a comprehensive press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2019 that delves into the eighth annual special issue of the Bulletin of American Meteorological Society, focusing on extreme weather events of 2018 and their connection to climate change. Learn about peer-reviewed research analyzing the role of anthropogenic climate change and natural weather variability in over 25 extreme events, including Atlantic hurricanes, western U.S. wildfires, drought in the U.S. Southwest, Mid-Atlantic extreme rains, and European and Asian heat waves. Gain insights from expert participants Chris Funk, Stephanie Herring, Walt Meier, and Jeff Rosenfeld as they discuss the findings and implications of this crucial climate research.