Analyzing recent extreme weather in light of climate change

Name: Analyzing recent extreme weather in light of climate change
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Duration: P620S

Clip: 08/17/2016 | 10m 20s

The second large-scale fire in California this week is raging through the southern part of the state, and the fatal flooding in Louisiana is worsening. Combined with the fact that this past July was the planet’s single hottest month recorded, are these events indicative of climate change? William Brangham discusses with Columbia University’s Adam Sobel and Louisiana State climatologist Barry Keim.

Aired: 08/17/16

Expired: 09/16/16

Rating: NR

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