The habitable planet. Earth's changing climate. Unit 12
Description
Earth's climate is a sensitive system that is subject to dramatic shifts over varying time scales. Today human activities are altering the climate system by increasing concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which raises global temperatures. In this unit, examine the science behind global climate change and explore its potential impacts on natural ecosystems and human societies.
Runtime
29 minutes
Series
Subjects
- Greenhouse gas mitigation (8)
- Glaciers (23)
- Global warming (228)
- Carbon dioxide mitigation (13)
- Climatic changes (510)
Geography
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Database
Alexander Street
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