How historic data about weather events can tell us about what comes next
Climate change is going to have a huge impact on future weather in Ireland into the future so what's the science behind forecasting these changes? In the latest episode of the Brainstorm radio show on RTÉ Radio One, presenter Ella McSweeney finds out how climate modelling works with Conor Murphy (Maynooth University), Paul Dunlop (Ulster University) and Conor Sweeney (UCD)
This episode was produced by Tom McGuire, the researcher was Maura Fay and the sound operator was Nicky Dempsey.
The science behind the weather forecast: the Brainstorm radio show with @ellamcsweeney @cmurphy2904 @MaynoothUni @ConorSy @ucddublin & @Paul_Dunlop_UU @UlsterUni on how past events can tell us about future weather. Tomorrow @RTERadio1 10pm (video by @_LauraGaynor) pic.twitter.com/6Vq9iAo0lb
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