Climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain joins host Beth Ruyak to explain why this winter’s El Niño sharply raises California’s risk of heavy rain, flooding and coastal erosion this winter. They also discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to declare a state of emergency, and whether the state should allow homes to be built in fire and flood zones.
Climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain joins host Beth Ruyak to explain why this winter’s El Niño sharply raises California’s risk of heavy rain, flooding and coastal erosion this winter. They also discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to declare a state of emergency, and whether the state should allow homes to be built in fire and flood zones.