The New Weather, The New Economy
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The New Weather, The New Economy

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 14, 202619 min

In this episode of The Market Edge, Diana O' Lare sits down with veteran journalist and broadcaster Llewellyn King to discuss his concept of the "New Weather" and what it means for infrastructure, migration, economic development, and investment. They explore: ✅ The economic implications of a potential Super El Niño ✅ Why heat and water constraints may reshape growth patterns ✅ The growing need for resilient infrastructure ✅ Who pays for adaptation in an era of rising deficits ✅ How AI could help predict and prepare for future risks

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Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Market Edge podcast produced by the American Council of Engineering Companies, where we explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the business of engineering. This series is presented in partnership with ACC Nationals Engineering Influence podcast.

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I am Diana O'Lare, and today we're discussing an issue that increasingly affects every sector of the economy, what veteran journalist and broadcaster Llewelyn King calls the new weather. Llewelyn, thank you so much for being here today, and welcome to the Market Edge. Thank you.

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It's a great pleasure to be with you, Diana. Likewise. So I've been watching, and I haven't even had a chance to tell Llewelyn this, but I've been watching a post press briefings for the United States Energy Association for years.

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