Global Climate Change

Explore the critical topic of global climate change in this comprehensive 59-minute lecture. Delve into the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and gain a deep understanding of the climate system. Examine proxy data and the greenhouse effect, as well as natural causes of climate change such as eccentricity, obliquity, precession, volcanism, and sunspots. Investigate human-induced environmental changes and their consequences, including the impact on shorelines, with a focus on Florida and the Arctic. Learn about the effects on sea ice, polar bears, glaciers, and ocean circulation. This informative presentation provides a thorough overview of the complex factors influencing our planet's changing climate.