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The month of July 2023 has shattered multiple temperature records with many climate scientists expecting it to be the world’s hottest month on record and possibly the warmest in 120,000 years.

For the full hour, we speak with climate scientist Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh of Stanford University, and Dr. Rachel Cleetus of the Union of Concerned Scientists, to discuss how climate change is causing these record-breaking heat waves and other extreme weather events.

Both guests also share insight on what these extreme weather events mean for the future of the planet and people’s daily lives, and how climate change will affect aspects of our society, including communities, business, agriculture, and more.

Guests:

Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh

• Professor of Earth System Science at the Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford University

Dr. Rachel Cleetus

• Policy Director for the Climate and Energy Program, Union of Concerned Scientists

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