Nova Scotia has recently been battered by hurricanes Dorian and Fiona, wildfires, flash floods, extreme cold and blizzards. In this presentation, meteorologist Jim Abraham will talk about why our climate is changing, preparing for these extreme weather events, and the challenge and priority to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
JIM ABRAHAM has been involved in weather, water and climate for over 45 years and has managed a wide variety weather, water, and environmental operational and research programs, including meteorological research and the observing program for all of Canada, including the Arctic. He is a Fellow and Past President of the Canadian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society and has assisted communities to understand and adapt to climate change and extreme weather. He founded the Canadian hurricane forecast and research program, which included lead investigator for several reconnaissance flights into hurricanes threatening Canada. He was awarded the Patterson Medal for Meteorology in 2003 and the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2013.