What is Climate Change?: Crash Course Climate & Energy #01

What is Climate Change?: Crash Course Climate & Energy #01 –

We know that temperatures on Earth have fluctuated dramatically in the past, but we also know that by burning fossil fuels we are causing temperatures to rise faster than ever. In this episode of Crash Course Climate and Energy, we’ll introduce some core concepts that will help us throughout the series, like the difference between climate and weather, and take a look back through the Earth’s history at other periods of significant climate change.

Chapters:

Introduction: Climate Change

The Greenhouse Effect

Earth’s Climate Record

Fossil Fuels & The Industrial Revolution

Climate vs. Weather

Climate Change’s Effects

Review & CreditsSources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rRJ-L9TLNfPwPfzn3LdjDEw-wHtThwTfDUe2rDtFXQQ/edit?usp=sharing

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