Why Are Meteorologists Reluctant To Talk About Climate Change?

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, global warming is still a controversial topic of discussion in some circles.

That means many in the public eye will sometimes avoid the issue altogether. But in one high-profile profession, that may be changing.

From the Here & Now Contributors Network, WUNC’s Dave DeWitt reports.

• WUNC: A Meteorolgist’s View On Climate Change

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• Dave Dewitt, environment reporter for WUNC in Chapel Hill. He tweets @DaveDeWitt.

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