What climate science says about hurricanes
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas over the weekend. The death toll continues to rise and thousands have been displaced.
The hurricane and torrential downpour have destroyed Houston, America's fourth-largest city. Climate scientists are quick to caution that climate change does not cause hurricanes. However, does climate science tell us anything about the way a hurricane behaves in our warming world?
Kevin Trenberth, senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, joined the program to discuss how climate plays a hand in major climate events.
To hear the full discussion use the audio player above.
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