So how are things actually going when it comes to climate change, carbon emissions, stuff like that? Are we making any real progress? And what do climate scientists — you know, the experts that are doing the research and studying the results — what are they finding? These are some of the things we've been wondering about, and we suspect that some of you have, too.

So today, our guest is one of those experts, and she has a lot of insights to share. Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski is on the Research Faculty at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire; she is a member of the Protect Our Winters Science Alliance; and she started snowboarding in 1994, and these days, you’ll find her in the backcountry on her splitboard.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Dr. Burakowski’s current work (3:21)

What led you into this field of study? (8:18)

The various costs of climate change (14:49)

The current state of the union (17:25)

Surprises in our climate system (20:52)

Are we in a better or worse position than expected? (28:49)

Where has progress been made? (33:02)

Current biggest challenges? (34:38)

Next best / necessary steps? (41:51)

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