Abrupt Climate Change - Views from Past, Present, and Future
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical issue of abrupt climate change in this 52-minute lecture from the 2014 AGU Fall Meeting's Cryosphere Section. Delve into ice core research findings from the past two decades and examine a new NRC report on abrupt climate change. Investigate how these rapid environmental shifts have manifested in the past, their current impact on vital human-dependent ecosystems, and potential future scenarios. Gain insights into the economic, physical, and social challenges posed by climate changes that surpass our expectations, preparedness, and adaptive capabilities. Consider the implications of rising CO2 levels, currently around 400ppm, and their long-term effects on climate patterns beyond our immediate future.
Syllabus
ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE: THE VIEW FROM THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE
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