Curious Minds

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains why the El Nino and La Nina cycle have a greater impact on weather than climate change.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals if global warming is spawning more tornadoes.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals the surprising location of America's deadliest twisters.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores why the USA is such a hotbed for tornadoes.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether improved technology will continue to improve weather forecasts.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains how climate change could fundamentally alter weather patterns.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether global warming will produce more severe droughts in America.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals if climate change is producing more severe storms.

Lisa Randall theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert outlines the importance of using science to tackle long-term global iss

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals the root cause of high death tolls and devastation from hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains the likely causes and impacts of the polar vortex.

Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether global warming is fueling more potent hurricanes.

Simon Nicholson, director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, explores political debates surrounding geoengineering and climate change.

Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explores how the science of climate change became a dangerous political debate.

Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, reveals some of the biggest threats from warming seas.

Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explains how increasing ocean pollution could have a devastating impact on the availability of clean drinking water.

Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explains why rising seas will likely be the most devastating aspect of global climate change.

Simon Nicholson of American University explains how several geoengineering strategies might be used as a last line of defense against climate change.

Simon Nicholson, director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, reveals the hidden dangers of trying to geoengineer the planet to combat climate change.

Simon Nicholson of American University explores whether humanity will be able to avoid crossing some of the tipping points that could lead to catastrophic climate change.