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Is Global Warming Affecting Hurricanes?
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Program: Intelligent Talk Television #140
Broadcast Date: Jun. 5, 2008
Lecturer Kerry Emanuel is an MIT professor of atmospheric science and the author of Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes. His work in atmospheric dynamics is well regarded among the meteorological community. In particular he has specialized in atmospheric convection and the mechanisms acting to intensify hurricanes. Mr. Emanuel was named one of Time's 100 Influential People of 2006.
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