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Is this climate change or just crazy weather?

It鈥檚 one of the most commonly debated questions in the climate world: Is this weather we鈥檙e experiencing natural, or is it linked to man-made climate change?

It鈥檚 one of the most commonly debated questions in the climate world: Is this weather we鈥檙e experiencing natural, or is it linked to man-made climate change?

In this episode of The Climate Question, Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar are joined by 麻豆社 Lead Weather Presenter, Matt Taylor. Matt鈥檚 forecasts are seen not just in the UK but around the world.

Matt chats to Graihagh and Jordan about the crucial difference between weather and climate, and the challenge of communicating this on air. They discuss why heavy snowfall will still be possible in a warmer world, as well as the likely increase in droughts, heatwaves and extreme weather.

Matt also talks about whether climate change will make his forecasts more or less accurate. And he tells Graihagh and Jordan about an encounter with 麻豆社 wildlife legend, David Attenborough!

Got a climate question or comment? Email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Presenters: Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar
Producers: Nik Sindle and Melanie Stewart-Smith
Sound Mix: Ricardo McCarthy and Tom Brignell
Editors: Simon Watts and Melanie Stewart-Smith

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