Rising Tensions and Sea Levels: Advancing Extreme Weather Policy and Technology
Release Date: 02/25/2025
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info_outlineToday on Data Nation, we are speaking with Kerry Emanuel and Kelvin Droegemeier to better understand extreme weather prevention and technology. Together, we’ll explore extreme weather displacement, changing weather conditions, and the legislation behind natural disaster procedures and measures.
With Kerry Emanuel’s expertise in meteorology and extreme weather prediction as well as Kelvin Droegemeier’s legislation work as the Former Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, today’s episode will provide insightful and credible conversation on this topic.
With millions of Americans at risk from climate change, it is crucial to understand where laws and technology are shifting in the world of extreme weather events.