Hundreds of records have been shattered across the Western US amid an early spring heatwave found to be “virtually impossible without climate change.” As abnormally hot weather continues, Covering Climate Now and Climate Central hosted a special webinar highlighting the potential long-term impacts to Western snowpacks, water scarcity, and wildfire risks that will linger long after cooler weather arrives.
In this press briefing, meteorologists and reporters explained how this extreme heat event offers a glimpse into our climate change future to help equip journalists with a better understanding of how to make the climate connection in their own reporting during the next “heat dome” impacting their region.
Panelists
- Rachel Becker, Environment Reporter, CalMatters
- Seth Borenstein, Science Writer, Associated Press
- Zack Labe, Climate Scientist, Climate Central
- Joan Meiners, Climate News Reporter, Arizona Republic
David Dickson, meteorologist and CCNow’s TV engagement coordinator, moderated.