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Getting down to the big picture science of climate change | EP 1

In the first episode of this podcast series, Jaime Ho sits down with Dr Winston Chow a climate scientist to break down the science. What exactly ...

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Getting down to the big picture science of climate change | EP 1

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In the first episode of this podcast series, Jaime Ho sits down with Dr Winston Chow a climate scientist to break down the science. What exactly is climate change? What is the difference between climate and weather? What are the fires, floods, droughts, and extreme temperatures we've seen, heard, or even experienced tell us? Listen to find out how bathtubs, blankets and the story of Goldilocks can explain this existential crisis.

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