Extreme heat and heavy rains amplify one another: a new conversation with “Earth systems nerd”Jan Umsonst in Germany. Jan explains why with new science. Alex covers breaking science on extremes happening now: fires, flash floods and record smashing heat around the world, with audio from David Spratt, John Betts, and Jonathan Gourley
Umsonst interview, along with Betts and Gourley clips from Alex Smith of Radio Ecoshock
David Spratt clips from interview by Nick Breeze of Climate Genn at https://genn.cc
Brief news clip ABC News with David Muir July 31, 2025, and a reading from The Guardian July 31 on heat in Japan.
In the Affiliates version there is a break and re-intro at 33:13 for stations needing to insert ID or announcements.
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