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Unraveling the Impact of Climate Change on Zurich: Analyzing 50 Years of Data | Wicked Problems

In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan explores a groundbreaking study from researchers at Oxford Smith School's Sustainable Law Program and beyond. Joined by Dr. Rupert Stuart-Smith, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, they dive into the first-of-its-kind research examining climate change's impact on heat-related mortality in Zurich from 1969 to 2018. Discover how attribution science links global warming to nearly 1700 deaths in Zurich, the role of adaptation measures, and the growing importance of climate attribution in legal contexts. This sobering analysis offers a stark look at the real human costs of climate change and the urgent need for action.

00:00 Introduction: Zurich and Climate Change

00:31 Welcome to Wicked Problems

00:35 The Impact of Climate Change on Zurich

01:34 Introducing Dr. Rupert Stuart Smith

02:11 Study Findings: Heat-Related Mortality in Zurich

02:25 Methodology and Data Analysis

05:33 Surprising Results and Implications

14:16 Adaptation Measures and Their Effectiveness

16:31 Legal and Political Implications

18:22 The Role of Attribution Science in Courts

23:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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