Climate Sensitivity and Human Population - The Atmosphere, Ocean and Environmental Change

Explore climate sensitivity and human population dynamics in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's "The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change" course. Delve into the concept of climate sensitivity, examining its various definitions and calculations that account for different feedbacks in the climate system. Compare black body sensitivity to observed climate sensitivities, highlighting the role of feedbacks in temperature changes. Investigate global population trends, contrasting developing and developed areas, and discuss the concept of sustainable population. Learn about exponential population growth, population density, urbanization, and the demographic transition model. Gain insights into actions that may reduce global warming and future climate research directions.