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Future Climate

AGU via YouTube

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Explore the potential futures of Earth's climate in this 52-minute AGU lightning talk session featuring six expert speakers. Gain insights into essential questions and challenges facing climate science, including possible outcomes even with intensive international mitigation efforts. Delve into topics such as ice sheets, clouds in a warming world, ecological tipping points, and solutions for renewable energy expansion while preserving biodiversity. Learn about the latest findings on water phases, land use, and personal climate action from an AGU-funded study. Discover how science and scientists can help shape our climate future through novel perspectives and cutting-edge research.

Syllabus

Introduction
Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity
Paris Agreement
Exploring the biosphere
Grace Woo
Dr Andrew Weaver
Two important trends
Solutions in place
Conclusion
Mindful Climate Action
Post 2100

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