Two top scientific bodies recently announced that coral reefs around the world are experiencing a mass bleaching event for just the fourth time. It comes amid surging ocean temperatures over the past year, which has been the warmest on record. In this episode, we examine how a number of extreme climate change-fueled events – including coral bleaching – are o ... Show More
Aug 2023
Why the Coral Reef Crisis in Florida Is a Problem for All of Us
<p>A marine heat wave is warming the waters off the coast of Florida, pushing temperature readings as high as 101 Fahrenheit and endangering a critical part of sea life: the coral reef.</p><p>Catrin Einhorn, who covers biodiversity, climate and the environment for The Times, disc ... Show More
28m 12s
May 2024
How Changing Ocean Temperatures Could Upend Life on Earth
<p>While many of the effects of climate change, including heat waves, droughts and wildfires, are already with us, some of the most alarming consequences are hiding beneath the surface of the ocean.</p><p>David Gelles and Raymond Zhong, who both cover climate for The New York Tim ... Show More
26m 45s