Climate Change: A Very Cloudy Picture

Explore the complexities of climate change and its relationship to clouds in this 58-minute Charney Lecture from the AGU Fall Meeting 2011. Presented by Graeme L. Stephens from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, delve into the intricate role clouds play in shaping our climate system and the challenges they pose in understanding and predicting climate change. Gain insights into cutting-edge research and the latest findings on how clouds influence Earth's energy balance, precipitation patterns, and overall climate dynamics. Discover the uncertainties and ongoing scientific debates surrounding cloud feedback mechanisms and their impact on climate sensitivity. Enhance your understanding of the critical importance of cloud processes in climate models and the efforts to improve their representation for more accurate climate projections.