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Atmosphere
A Closer Look: Human vs. Natural CO2 Emissions
Aren’t human emissions of CO2 a fraction of those from natural sources? Absolutely. Emissions of CO2 from human sources are dwarfed many times over by emissions of the gas from natural sources. However, it is the human emissions that are throwing off the balance. Take mankind out of the equation, and the Earth’s climate reaches … Continue reading
A Closer Look: The Role of Water Vapor
Isn’t water vapor the primary greenhouse gas? Yes, water vapor is the primary greenhouse gas. In fact, it contributes between 36% and 66% of the Earth’s greenhouse effect that keeps Earth’s temperature hospitable, depending on location and cloud cover. Odds are you’ve noticed the impact of water vapor on temperature without even realizing it. If … Continue reading
Earth atmosphere makes for a thin skin
On any given day I can jump in my car at my home and, traveling at highway speeds and within the speed limit, be at Disney World in just over an hour. Sometimes that’s a blessing. Sometimes just the opposite. You see Disney lies just a scant 65 miles away. Yet, if you were to … Continue reading
A Closer Look: CO2 Fertilization
Won’t increased levels of CO2 just lead to a “greener” planet? Yes, but there’s a catch. Plants utilize CO2 for growth, so, the theory goes, the more CO2 there is, the more plant growth we should see. This is called “CO2 fertilization”. Some species of plant life respond well to it; others don’t. Responsiveness depends … Continue reading
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The Indicators
Climate Change Indicators
Global Temperature
Global Sea Level
Arctic Ice Melt
Glacial Retreat
Atmospheric CO2 Level
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