Explore a comprehensive lecture on climate science and extreme weather events delivered by J David Neelin from the University of California Los Angeles at the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into topics such as the current state of the climate, observing systems, El Nino phenomena, global change, and changes in extremes. Examine precipitation extremes, real-time attribution, and statistical analyses, including the concept of universal collapse. Investigate precipitation patterns, global warming effects, and climate models such as the Hadley Center Model and Community Earth System Model. Gain insights into the dynamics of El Nino, California extremes, and their implications. Learn about undergraduate climate studies and engage with thought-provoking questions in this 57-minute presentation.