Angry Weather

Heat Waves, Floods, Storms, and the New Science of Climate Change

256 pages

English language

Published Sept. 14, 2020 by Greystone Books Ltd..

ISBN:
978-1-77164-614-7
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4 stars (2 reviews)

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Review of 'Angry Weather' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

There is evidence that climate change is causing more frequent and severe weather events, but it is still difficult to determine if these two storms or any other extreme weather event is directly caused by climate change. Understanding the link between climate change and these events is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate their impacts. One scientist at the forefront of this research is Friederike Otto, whose work in attribution science has shed light on the extent to which human-induced climate change contributes to extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods. 

In Angry Weather, Otto introduces attribution science, a field of study that aims to assess the extent to which human-caused climate change contributes to extreme weather events.  Using statistical methods and computer models, scientists compare observed climate data with global climate simulations that include and exclude human influence. 

In the book, Otto argues that attribution science …

Interesting, but not what I was hoping for

3 stars

Maybe this is just my inner science nerd, but I was hoping for more of an explanation of how attribution science works. Instead, this is more the story of the creation of the World Weather Attribution project, and their ongoing work. Not a bad book, as such, but a bit unsatisfying.