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Earth Science - Climate Change (Part 1)

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Explore the fundamentals of climate change in this 26-minute lecture, part of the Earth Science series. Delve into key concepts such as the climate system, albedo, greenhouse gases, and the greenhouse effect. Examine the atmospheric differences between Earth and Venus, including the fate of outgasses on both planets. Understand the phenomenon of greenhouse warming and the potential for a runaway greenhouse effect. Learn about Venus' runaway greenhouse effect and its implications. Gain crucial insights into climate change processes and their impact on planetary environments.

Syllabus

Intro
THE CLIMATE SYSTEM
THE ALBEDO
GREENHOUSE GASES
THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT
GREENHOUSE WARMING
THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS
THE FATE OF OUTGASSES ON EARTH
THE FATE OF OUTGASSES ON VENUS
A RUNAWAY GREENHOUSE EFFECT
VENUS' RUNAWAY GREENHOUSE EFFECT
IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY #1

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