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Can climate change cause drought-like conditions?
29:33 - 33:49 (04:16)
Climate change can cause drought-like conditions by creating denser and warmer air, preventing the air below it from rising. Reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere could help reverse these conditions, but there is still debate over the effectiveness of this solution.
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This podcast episode discusses the theory that as more CO2 enters the atmosphere, the rise in temperature from the greenhouse effect will create drought-like conditions due to denser and warmer air preventing the air below it from rising.
29:33 - 32:03 (02:29)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the theory that as more CO2 enters the atmosphere, the rise in temperature from the greenhouse effect will create drought-like conditions due to denser and warmer air preventing the air below it from rising.
ChapterCan climate change cause drought-like conditions?
EpisodeSelects: How Droughts Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The scientific community is in agreement that climate change is real, but there is still debate about whether or not it is human-caused and if we can do anything about it.
32:03 - 32:59 (00:56)
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The scientific community is in agreement that climate change is real, but there is still debate about whether or not it is human-caused and if we can do anything about it. While some argue that taking action against climate change will harm economic progress, others believe it is worth trying to address the issue.
ChapterCan climate change cause drought-like conditions?
EpisodeSelects: How Droughts Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The challenge of reducing the carbon footprint becomes complicated by political landmines between nations like China and the US, who blame each other for spitting CO2 in the atmosphere.
32:59 - 33:49 (00:50)
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The challenge of reducing the carbon footprint becomes complicated by political landmines between nations like China and the US, who blame each other for spitting CO2 in the atmosphere. Social media comments like "so much for global warning" during winters only add to misinformation and lack of awareness about climate change.