A new way to understand how hot or cold the ocean is | TFT 8/11/2026

<p>In this episode, we explore ocean heat waves, climate attribution science, and the impact of El Nino on global weather patterns with meteorologist Shell Winkley from Climate Central. Discover how climate change influences ocean temperatures, heat waves, and extreme weather events.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Ocean Heat Waves and Climate Science</p><p>388:52:05 What is a Climate Shift Index and How Does It Work?</p><p>705:32:09 Attribution Science and Its Role in Understanding Climate Change</p><p>15916:39:00 Sea Surface Temperatures and Their Significance</p><p>31666:39:22 El Nino and Its Impact on Global Climate</p><p>36361:06:12 Future Tools and Resources for Climate Analysis</p><p>48194:26:36 Final Thoughts and Wrap-up</p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>Climate Central - Climate Shift Index - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://csi.climatecentral.org" target="_blank">https://csi.climatecentral.org</a></p><p>Sea Level Rise and Flooding Tools - Climate Central - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://climatecentral.org" target="_blank">https://climatecentral.org</a></p><p>Climate Change and Ocean Temperatures - NOAA - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noaa.gov" target="_blank">https://www.noaa.gov</a></p><p>El Nino Explained - NOAA - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noaa.gov" target="_blank">https://www.noaa.gov</a></p><p>Book: The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Uninhabitable-Earth-Dangerous-Future-Climate/dp/0525576703" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Uninhabitable-Earth-Dangerous-Future-Climate/dp/0525576703</a></p><p></p><p></p>