Weathering Politics & Climate Connections with Dr. Scott Weaver

In this episode of the Everything Weather podcast, Kyle David interviews Dr. Scott Weaver, the Founder and Chief Science Officer for CLIMET Consulting. Dr. Weaver shares his extensive journey through various roles, including being the former White House Executive Director of Meteorology and working with various government organizations. The discussion covers his early interest in weather, his diverse experiences in meteorology and climate science, his significant contributions to policy and infrastructure standards, and his recent foray into climate consulting. The episode also features fun segments, along with in-depth conversations on the adaptation gap, interdisciplinary challenges, and the future of climate science and policy.

Dr. Scott Weaver's Socials & Website:
CLIMET Consulting: https://climetconsulting.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/ClimateWeave
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-weaver-983b6210/

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome & Introduction
• 0:52 Weather Would You Rather
• 5:13 Dr. Weaver's Meteorological Journey
• 12:40 The Intersection of Science and Policy
• 16:14 Engineering and Weather Impact Reduction
• 17:58 Challenges in Adapting to Changing Climate
• 29:33 International Collaboration in Meteorology
• 32:17 Potential of AI in Weather Forecasting
• 34:38 This Day in Weather History
• 37:28 Welcome Back & Guess the Quote
• 41:03 Hurricane Experiences and Weather Irony
• 45:45 Role at NIST & Transitioning to Consulting
• 52:20 Challenges in Climate Science & Engineering
• 58:15 Importance of Interdisciplinary Education & Knowledge
• 1:02:09 Final Thoughts on Climate Adaptation
• 1:05:53 Weather or Not Trivia
• 1:09:40 Closing