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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 46 MIN

Weather Out West

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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.

Summary In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno speaks with Daniel Swain, a prominent climate scientist and communicator, about the increasing severity of California's wildfires and the role of climate change. They discuss Daniel's journey from a weather enthusiast to a leading voice in climate communication, the importance of effectively conveying complex weather information to the public, and the intricate links between climate change and extreme weather events. Daniel emphasizes the need for nuanced discussions about the causes of disasters and the importance of public engagement in understanding weather phenomena.

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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...

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