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Cold Blooded: Hothouse Climates of the Dinosaurs - Lecture 6

Offered By: Paleontological Research Institution via YouTube

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Paleoclimatology Courses Climate Change Courses Earth Science Courses Paleontology Courses Dinosaurs Courses Global Warming Courses Carbon Cycle Courses Mesozoic Era Courses Greenhouse Effect Courses

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Explore the fascinating world of hothouse climates that enabled dinosaurs to thrive and delve into the intricacies of the carbon cycle in this 21-minute lecture. Gain insights from Cornell University Professor Toby Ault on how human activities are disrupting this delicate balance. Discover the meaning behind the intriguing title "Cold Blooded" and its connection to climate rather than dinosaur physiology. As the sixth installment in the "A Night at the Museum" lecture series at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, NY, this talk offers a unique perspective on paleoclimatology and its relevance to contemporary environmental challenges.

Syllabus

6. Cold Blooded: Hothouse Climates of the Dinosaurs


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Paleontological Research Institution

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