Climate Change and Hydroclimate Whiplash
The past decade has seen exceptional warmth globally, with record-breaking heatwaves in California and worldwide.
However, the increasing dry and wet extremes have been even more disruptive, with severe consequences.
About the Author
Daniel Swain, Ph.D., is a climate scientist at the California Institute for Water Resources, UCANR, focusing on extreme events like droughts, floods, and wildfires on a warming planet.
Climate Scientist (Associate Researcher), California Institute for Water Resources, UCANR
Daniel Swain formerly held an appointment at UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and currently holds an appointment at UCANR.
Author's summary: Climate change brings extreme hydroclimate whiplash events.