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

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ocean Heat Waves and Climate Science388:52:05 What is a Climate Shift Index and How Does It Work?705:32:09 Attribution Science and Its Role in Understanding Climate Change15916:39:00 Sea Surface Temperatures and Their Significance31666:39:22 El Nino and Its Impact on Global Climate36361:06:12 Future Tools and Resources for Climate Analysis48194:26:36 Final Thoughts and Wrap-upResourcesClimate Central - Climate Shift Index - https://csi.climatecentral.orgSea Level Rise and Flooding Tools - Climate Central - https://climatecentral.orgClimate Change and Ocean Temperatures - NOAA - https://www.noaa.govEl Nino Explained - NOAA - https://www.noaa.govBook: The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells - https://www.amazon.com/Uninhabitable-Earth-Dangerous-Future-Climate/dp/0525576703