Dimensions
139 x 216 x 12mm
The northern hemisphere has been struck by a number of extreme weather events in recent years, from the scorching Russian heatwave of 2010 to desperately cold winters in North America. These events have fuelled intense discussions in science conferences, government agencies, cafes, and on street corners around the world. Why are these events happening? Is this the emerging signal of climate change, and should we expect more of this? Media reports vary widely, but
one mysterious agent has risen to prominence in many cases: the jet stream.
