Topic: Climate System

5 chapters across the catalog

Al Gore Rhythms
Episode 1549 28:06 - 30:54

1549: Al Gore Rhythms

UK Emergency Alert System, Global Tone Variations

The United Kingdom implemented a new national emergency alert system, conducting a widespread test on mobile phones. The government justifies the system as a tool for protecting lives during extreme weather events linked to climate change. Observations are made regarding the distinct audible tones used by different countries, including Japan, Tonga, and Canada, for their respective alert broadcasts.

Sarcasm
Episode 1108 13:45 - 16:14

1108: Sarcasm

Kate Marvel, Climate Model Cloud Uncertainty

Climate scientist Kate Marvel discusses the inherent flaws in current climate models during an appearance on the Freakonomics podcast. She identifies clouds as the "wild card" of climate science because they are difficult to simulate due to their scale, ranging from tiny dust particles to massive atmospheric formations. The hosts interpret these admissions as a sign that the scientific community is beginning to "back off" from previous certainties regarding global warming.

New World Odor
Episode 571 1:40:50 - 1:44:36

571: New World Odor

Six-Week Event Cycle, Disaster Training

The conversation explores the idea of a "six-week cycle" for major news events designed to maintain public compliance through "shelter-in-place" drills and emergency alerts. Speculation is raised regarding future events, including potential natural disasters or security incidents at major sporting events like the Army-Navy football game.

Grapes the Size of Little Oranges
Episode 25 0:01 - 2:00

25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges

Weather Patterns, Global Warming Skepticism and Nature Magazine Report

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss a sudden cold front moving from Scandinavia toward the United Kingdom, bringing hail and expected snow in April. They transition into skepticism regarding global warming, referencing a report in Nature magazine that suggests human influence on climate cycles may be overstated.