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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

Climate Uncertainty: The Coolest Year for the Rest of Our Lives? with Zeke Hausfather

Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 32m

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The El Niño now building in the tropical Pacific is unlike anything in the historical record, and it's arriving on top of decades of warming. Together, they could push global temperatures to roughly 1.8°C (3.2ºF) above pre-industrial levels next year, offering a preview of what may become the new normal within a decade. As the rate of warming continues to accelerate and public attention swings between alarm and fatigue, how can we clearly understand where the planet is actually headed and what it will take to adapt? In this episode, Nate is joined by climate scientist Zeke Hausfather to break down the numbers and metrics within climate science, and translate what they will actually feel…