Forces of Nature: Understanding Weather and Climate

Weather is a frequent and common topic of discussion for everyone. People debate and complain about the accuracy of weather forecasts, climate change and a multitude of related matters such as floods, torrential rains, blizzards, heat waves and droughts. There are manifold opinions and sometimes conspiracy theories! Through his lens as a seasoned specialist and distinguished scientist on weather and climate, Dr. Shepherd will explore what shapes the many and varied perspectives on science, especially those that relate to our understanding of weather and climate conditions and change.