Local Scientists Contribute to Landmark Global Warming Report

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published February 5, 2007 at 3:30 PM PST

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Several local scientists contributed to the landmark international climate change report that concludes humans are to blame for global warming. We'll talk with two Scripps Institution of Oceanography

The debate over whether global warming exists is over. Also over is any significant argument that human activities are not responsible for hotter temperatures and rising sea level. Evidence shows that the increase in hurricane and tropical cyclone strength can be attributed to man-made global warming. Just how desperate is our planet's plight and what can be done about it? Host Gloria Penner talks with two Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers about the report's findings and how global warming will impact our region.

Guests

Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Review Editor, IPCC Fourth Assessment Report
Lynne Talley, Lead Author, IPCC Fourth Assessment Report