The world has already experienced a number of extreme weather events throughout the year.

This week alone has already seen Typhoon Namadol arrive in Japan and Hurricane Fiona devastate Puerto Rico.

The frequency of these events draws attention to the role of climate change in bringing about these disasters.

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Produced By: Mia Rakhit

Featured In Story: Andrew King, Climate Scientist at the University of Melbourne, and

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 September 2022