The Climate Question: What is Climate Change? | Experts Explain Global Warming, Floods, and Hope

In this special episode of the BBC World Service's The Climate Question, host Jordan Dunbar is joined by climate scientists and experts Dr. Rose Matiso, Dr. Zeke Housefather, and Adam Levy to tackle one of the most commonly searched questions: What is climate change?The panel breaks down the science behind global warming, explaining the greenhouse effect and why humanity has not yet stopped adding to the "warm blanket" of the atmosphere. They discuss the terrifying impacts of a hotter world, including the link between rising temperatures and extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and wildfires, as well as the threat of sea level rise to low-lying nations.Crucially, the experts address the question, "Is it too late?" and offer a message of hope, highlighting the breathtaking drop in the cost of solar and wind energy and the growing global public concern. They conclude with a call to action, emphasizing that every tenth of a degree matters and that we are ultimately in control of our climate destiny.