Topic: Nature Geoscience

3 chapters across the catalog

iPope
Episode 755 2:11:19 - 2:12:50

755: iPope

Atlantic Hurricane Cycle Study and Scientific Status Quo

A study from Colorado State University published in Nature Geoscience suggests the Atlantic is entering a quieter cycle for hurricanes, similar to the 1970s and 80s. The hosts note the irony of this being labeled "controversial" despite a decade of relatively low hurricane activity.

Ottomania
Episode 595 2:41:16 - 2:43:54

595: Ottomania

Volcanoes and the Global Warming "Hiatus"

A study published in Nature Geoscience claims that 17 small volcanic eruptions since 2000 have caused a "hiatus" in global warming by spewing cooling aerosols into the atmosphere. This is presented as an explanation for why actual temperature data has not matched climate change models. Critics view this as a desperate attempt to explain away the lack of warming over the last 15 years.