Ars Live recap: Climate science in a rapidly changing world

In late June, the second Ars Live event of the year took place, featuring an engaging discussion with prominent climate scientist Zeke Hausfather. He is associated with Stripe, a financial services firm, and the Berkeley Earth Project, which monitors global surface temperature trends. The conversation delved into the alarming frequency of record-setting global temperatures, but it also explored Hausfather's unique path to climate science. His journey was anything but conventional. Initially a climate activist during his college years, Hausfather later co-founded several cleantech startups. During this period, he became involved with some of the pioneering academic climate bloggers, which sparked his interest in climate research. Hausfather eventually realized that his passion for climate science was far more fulfilling than his corporate endeavors. This realization prompted him to take a significant step back from the business realm to pursue a PhD in climate science. Today, he successfully balances his commitments in both the climate science and business sectors, providing a valuable perspective on the intersection of these fields.