Climate DIALOGUE: Dr Carlo Buontempo on Global Warming and the role of the EU C3S

In this episode of Let’s Climunicate, host Dr. Alberto Troccoli engages with Dr. Carlo Buontempo, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), in a compelling discussion on global warming and climate change. They explore Dr. Buontempo’s career path, the historical and future trajectory of temperature changes, the impact of human-made greenhouse gas emissions, and recent unexpected temperature spikes. The episode also delves into the influence of natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions and the cutting-edge tools C3S uses to provide reliable climate data. Gain valuable insights into how C3S makes climate science accessible, supporting informed climate action worldwide.

00:00 Introduction to Climate Change Questions

00:25 Meet Dr. Carlo Buontempo

03:09 Understanding Temperature Increases

04:24 The Role of Greenhouse Gases

09:51 Historical Climate Data

27:00 Recent Temperature Surges

33:26 The Role of Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)

41:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Episode recorded on 29 Jan 2025.