DECODE Climate Doubt: Tackling Uncertainty and Predictability with Prof. Tim Palmer

Join host Dr. Alberto Troccoli as he delves into the complexities of climate change with Prof. Tim Palmer, a research professor from the University of Oxford. In this episode of the Let's Climunicate podcast, they discuss the reality of global warming, the role of human emissions, and the uncertainties surrounding climate models. Prof. Palmer shares insights from his book 'The Primacy of Doubt', emphasising the significance of understanding uncertainty in climate science. The conversation explores the potential of high-resolution climate models, the impacts of clouds on climate predictions, and the need for international collaboration akin to CERN for advancing climate research.

00:00 Meet the Expert: Professor Tim Palmer

02:13 Quickfire Questions on Climate Change

09:12 Discussing 'The Primacy of Doubt'

10:05 Uncertainty in Climate Science

22:00 Weather Forecasting vs. Climate Predictions

30:37 Understanding the Problem: Initial Value vs. Boundary Condition

31:45 Weather Forecasting and Climate Change Models

33:08 Challenges in Cloud Representation

36:37 Cloud Feedbacks and Climate Change

40:35 High-Resolution Climate Models

45:10 The Need for International Collaboration

51:47 Future of Climate Modelling

55:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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