Curious Minds: Climate Change

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains why the El Nino and La Nina cycle have a greater impact on our weather than climate change.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals if global warming is spawning more tornadoes.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals the surprising location of America's deadliest twisters.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores why the U.S. is such a hotbed for tornadoes.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether improved technology will continue to improve weather forecasts.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains how climate change could fundamentally alter our weather patterns.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether global warming will produce more severe droughts in America.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals if climate change is producing more severe storms.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals the root cause of high death tolls and devastation from Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains the likely causes and impacts of the notorious "Polar Vortex."

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether global warming is fueling more potent hurricanes.

Simon Nicholson, Director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, explores the dangerous political debates surrounding geoengineering and climate change.

Bob Gagosian, President Emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explores how the science of climate change became a dangerous political debate.

Bob Gagosian, President Emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, reveals some of the biggest threats from warming seas.

Bob Gagosian, President Emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explains how increasing ocean pollution could have a devastating impact on the availability of clean drinking water.

Bob Gagosian, President Emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explains why rising seas will likely be the most devastating aspects of global climate change.

Simon Nicholson, Director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, explains how several geoengineering strategies may be used as a last line of defense against climate change.

Simon Nicholson, Director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, reveals the hidden dangers of trying to geoengineer the planet to combat climate change.

Simon Nicholson, Director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, explores whether humanity will be able to avoid crossing some of the tipping points that could lead to catastrophic climate change.