What is caused (and not caused) by climate change?

In this episode, Graihagh Jackson explores the new field of
climate attribution science with leading climatologist Dr
Friederike Otto. Dr Otto's team of experts can now rapidly assess
to what extent extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts
or floods have - or have not - been caused by man-made climate
change.


Graihagh finds out how this information is becoming crucial for
disaster planning and response. She is also joined by BBC World
Service disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield to discuss how
Dr Otto's data can help fight a growing tendency by politicians
and journalists to overstate the role of climate change.


Presenters: Graihagh Jackson and Jacqui Wakefield Producer: Osman
Iqbal Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound design: Tom
Brignell Editor: Simon Watts