Laura Wilcox
Professor of Aerosol-Climate Interactions at the University of Reading and atmospheric scientist, interviewed about recent analyses showing accelerated global warming and possible causes.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 26min
Is the Earth warming faster than we expected?
Kit Yates, mathematical biologist and science communicator, and Laura Wilcox, atmospheric scientist specializing in aerosol–climate interactions. They discuss new analyses that suggest recent warming has sped up. Short-term variability is separated from forced trends. Possible causes covered include cleaner air revealing greenhouse warming, rising methane, and cloud changes.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 23min
How China cleaned up its air pollution
In this insightful discussion, Laura Wilcox, a meteorologist from the University of Reading, reveals how China transformed its air quality from smog-filled to clean skies, particularly ahead of the 2008 Olympics. She explains the immediate policy actions taken, like vehicle regulation and coal reduction, leading to a significant drop in pollution levels. However, Laura also highlights a surprising twist: cleaner air means reduced cooling aerosols, potentially accelerating global warming. The talk explores the health benefits of cleaner air while addressing the broader climate implications.
