Eric Holthaus

Eric Holthaus is a prominent meteorologist and climate journalist, currently serving as the Founder and Chief Meteorologist of Currently Weather Service. He has been involved in meteorology since 2003 and has focused on climate journalism since 2010. Holthaus launched Currently in 2021 as a digital-first platform aimed at providing cutting-edge meteorological analysis and climate science, particularly in response to the climate emergency.14

In addition to his work with Currently, Holthaus has contributed to various media outlets and is active on social media, where he discusses climate issues and weather phenomena. His approach emphasizes the importance of storytelling in climate communication, aiming to shift narratives from dystopian views to more hopeful perspectives about the future.35

Holthaus is also associated with Columbia University, where he continues to engage with academic and public discussions on climate change.2