Earth’s Climate- Past, Present, and Future

Explore the fundamentals of climate science in this comprehensive lecture on Earth's climate history, current state, and future projections. Delve into the energy balance that drives weather and climate patterns, and examine the various timescales of climate change, from years to millennia. Investigate the key processes behind climate change, including tectonics, orbital variations, ice ages, solar and volcanic activities, and human influences. Gain insights into the carbon cycle's role in climate change across different timescales and understand how human activities are impacting the climate system. Learn about efforts to navigate future climate evolution, balancing mitigation and adaptation strategies. This lecture serves as an essential foundation for understanding the complex interplay between natural and human systems in shaping Earth's climate.

Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future (Lecture - 01) by Raghu Murtugudde