Synopsis

Global average temperature has risen by 1.1 °C since industrial revolution due to anthropogenic climate change. This summer, intense heat prevailed around the world and Hong Kong saw many days of air temperatures above 35°C. Climate change has also led to more frequent extreme weather, and in particular, Hong Kong has encountered two Supertyphoons in successive years. The webinar will cover the various extreme weather that Hong Kong has experienced in the past 150 years and predict the challenges that will be brought by climate change.

Event details: http://www.hkpgbc.org/event_details.php?id=146