ENVS 2270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Multiple Choice, Global Warming Potential, Climate Change Mitigation
12 Oct 2016
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Al gore: the case for optimism on climate change - ted 2016. 2015 was the hottest recorded year on record. Hotter than average days are occurring 150 times more frequently than cooler than average days. Warmer than average days from baseline are occurring far more frequently since 1950. The ocean temperature is also increasing, which causes more severe storms in increased areas. As temperatures increase, the oceans evaporate more moisture into the sky. Part 1: multiple choice: example from last year: All of canada is expected to warm over the next 80 years, with the possible exception of the atlantic offshore area. Part 2: comprehensive impacts questions: make sure you can describe the impact of climate change for various sectors such as: oceans, ecosystems, coastal systems, agriculture, human health, etc. Part 3: i will give you a graph (or two) and ask you questions about it (them)
