Discuss the historical and present temperature data of the earth, the concept of an energy balance for the earth and the importance of various atmospheric gasses in controlling the earth’s temperature (i.e., greenhouse and non-greenhouse gases, ozone hole). We will also consider anthropogenic and nonanthropogenic forcing that modifies the energy balance for the earth, the pros and cons of climate models and an overview of the ongoing vigorous debate about climate change. Course content is
aimed at the nonspecialist, but will contain some technical information that will be presented in terms understandable to the general public.
aimed at the nonspecialist, but will contain some technical information that will be presented in terms understandable to the general public.