TED: The science of extreme weather -- and how to reduce the harm | Al Roker, Al Gore, David Biello and Latif Nasser

The video discusses the severe impacts of climate change, emphasizing the increase in extreme weather events due to human-induced global warming. It highlights the urgent need for global action to mitigate these effects and safeguard the future. The conversation with Al Gore explores the science behind extreme weather, the role of greenhouse gases, and the potential solutions available, such as renewable energy and sustainable practices. The video concludes with a call for worldwide deployment of these solutions to address the climate crisis effectively.

What are some of the observable consequences of climate change mentioned in the video?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased sea levels

• More stable weather patterns

• Erosion and tropical storms

According to the video, what is a major cause of the extreme weather events we are experiencing?

• Man-made global warming pollution

• Natural solar cycles

• Decreased volcanic activity

• Lunar gravitational pull

How does the thickening of the greenhouse gas layer affect the Earth's climate?

• It cools the Earth's surface

• It traps more heat

• It reduces atmospheric pressure

• It increases oxygen levels

What is an 'atmospheric river' as described in the video?

• A river that flows through the sky

• A stream of water vapor in the atmosphere

• A new type of ocean current

• A dry air mass over deserts

What happens to dry and wet areas as a result of climate change?

• Dry areas become wetter, and wet areas become drier

• Both dry and wet areas become drier

• Dry areas become drier, and wet areas become wetter

• Both dry and wet areas become wetter

What gives hope for addressing climate change according to the video?

• The development of new fossil fuels

• The increase in natural disasters

• The progress in science and technology

• The reduction in global population

What is necessary to deploy climate solutions worldwide?

• Developing more fossil fuels

• Ignoring political issues

• Reducing technological advancements

• Addressing political dysfunctions