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A new way to understand how hot or cold the ocean is | TFT 8/11/2026
Description
In this episode, we explore ocean heat waves, climate attribution science, and the impact of El Nino on global weather patterns with meteorologist Shell Winkley from Climate Central. Discover how climate change influences ocean temperatures, heat waves, and extreme weather events.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ocean Heat Waves and Climate Science
388:52:05 What is a Climate Shift Index and How Does It Work?
705:32:09 Attribution Science and Its Role in Understanding Climate Change
15916:39:00 Sea Surface Temperatures and Their Significance
31666:39:22 El Nino and Its Impact on Global Climate
36361:06:12 Future Tools and Resources for Climate Analysis
48194:26:36 Final Thoughts and Wrap-up
Resources
Climate Central - Climate Shift Index - https://csi.climatecentral.org
Sea Level Rise and Flooding Tools - Climate Central - https://climatecentral.org
Climate Change and Ocean Temperatures - NOAA - https://www.noaa.gov
El Nino Explained - NOAA - https://www.noaa.gov
Book: The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells - https://www.amazon.com/Uninhabitable-Earth-Dangerous-Future-Climate/dp/0525576703