The Global Warming Minefield

OCTOBER 25, 2017 BY YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL

These times of deadly hurricanes, firestorms and severe drought are linked to global warming, with the prospect of unpleasant surprises ahead. Penn State climate scientist Michael Mann explains to Living on Earth radio host Steve Curwood that the risk is not so much a single tipping point but rather ‘unknown unknowns’ with the power to disrupt, like a secret minefield. Known dangers include rising sea levels from ice loss and higher energy storms.

Click HERE to view the audio and transcript of the conversation.