Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, known for his research on the impacts of climate change on weather patterns in California. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing concerns about the potential for flash flooding and mudslides in areas affected by recent wildfires, particularly due to an impending storm that is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to the state.
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Daniel Swain is a climate scientist who warned about the risks of avalanche events due to climate change.
‘They were mothers, wives, friends’: how a ski trip turned deadly in the California mountains | California
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Climate scientist Daniel Swain discussed the record-breaking warmth affecting snowpack levels in the western US.
Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’ | US weatherUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-11
Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at the University of California in Los Angeles.
Internautai iš archyvų traukia metų senumo melą apie „toksišką rūką“: kas tuomet vyko iš tiesų?
Lithuania· 2025-12-19
Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
New reports paint picture of an ‘extremely dangerous’ future with warming expected to blow past key limit
United States· 2025-11-12
Daniel Swain described Gates's memo as disconnected from the way the world works.
Scientists criticize ‘straw man’ arguments in Bill Gates climate memo | Climate crisisUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Daniel Swain, a climate researcher at UCLA, emphasized the noteworthy aspects of Hurricane Melissa's maximum potential intensity.
How climate change turned Hurricane Melissa into a supercharged Category 5 stormUnited States· 2025-10-29
Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, who discusses the effects of the Pacific marine heat wave on winter weather.
What the Pacific ‘blob’ + La Niña means for winter in the USUnited States· 2025-10-09
Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles.
The ‘blob’ is back — except this time it stretches across the entire North PacificUnited States· 2025-09-21
UCLA climate researcher Daniel Swain explained the atmospheric conditions contributing to the summer flooding in the US.
This is the summer of flooding across the US, and scientists know whyUnited States· 2025-07-20
Climatologist Daniel Swain explained the limitations of predicting extreme rainfall.
Záplavy v Texase: Vinia aj kroky Muskovho úradu
Slovakia· 2025-07-09
Daniel Swain is a climatologist who commented on the accuracy of weather predictions during the Texas floods.
‘Siembra de nubes’, la desinformación que se propaga para confundir en las inundaciones de Texas
Costa Rica· 2025-07-09
Climate scientist Daniel Swain attributed the flooding issue to a failure of warning dissemination.
Texas flood toll passes 100 as more bodies recovered
Kenya· 2025-07-08
Climate scientist Daniel Swain pinned the problem of flooding on a failure of warning dissemination.
Texas flood toll passes 100 as more bodies recovered - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-08Daniel Swain, a climate scientist, raised concerns about the communication of weather information during the floods.
Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Daniel Swain is a climate and extreme events specialist at UCLA who warned about the wildfire conditions.
El mayor incendio forestal del año en California arrasa más de 28.300 hectáreas
Bolivia· 2025-07-06
UCLA extreme climate events specialist Daniel Swain noted the impact of vegetation drying on burning conditions.
Fears of new round of wildfires in California after the traumatic Los Angeles blazes in January
New Zealand· 2025-07-04Daniel Swain, an expert on extreme events at UCLA, noted the dry conditions in Southern California.
Le plus gros incendie de l'année, plus de 200 km2 ravagés... les images du "Madre Fire", le terrible incendie qui touche la Californie
Monaco· 2025-07-04Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, who fears the cuts to NOAA could become life-threatening during severe weather events.
Busy hurricane season expected as forecasters fear Trump cuts.United Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Daniel Swain warned that due to the cuts, people will die.
¿Renuncia el mundo a la lucha contra el cambio climático? / Análisis de Mauricio Vargas
Colombia· 2025-03-19
Daniel Swain is a climate scientist at UCLA who expressed horror at the potential cuts to NOAA.
Americans rely on NOAA weather data. Doge cuts may limit servicesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Daniel Swain described the layoffs as profoundly alarming for the meteorological community.
Democrats say Musk and Trump 'must be stopped' after over 800 fired from weather agencyUnited States· 2025-03-01
Climate scientist Daniel Swain warned about the potential dangers of the storm bringing too much rain too quickly.
Winter Storm: California Winter Storm: Blizzards, Floods, Mudslides, and Tornadoes Hit California and Beyond | World News
India· 2025-02-14
Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, expressed concern about the potential for torrential rain to trigger flooding in wildfire burn scars.
California Storm Will Bring Flooding to Areas Burned by WildfiresUnited States· 2025-02-12