Climate models, taking into account greenhouse gases and aerosols. Video lecture notes o the climate has changed many times in the long history of earth, but always in response to a global force. The carbon cycle describes the reservoirs of carbon atmosphere, terrestrial biomass and ocean and the exchanges that occur between. Lecture 16 impact of climate change ucla atmospheric. Global climate learning module university of illinois. This in turn can cause more rapid decomposition, thereby releasing even more co 2 into the atmosphere. Arctics role in global climate change the following is a list, in outline form, of aspects you may want to consider in your discussion.
A change in the state of the climate that can be identified e. Causes of climate change geography notes for upsc ncert notes on important topics for the ias aspirants. The economics of climate change webarchiv ethz webarchive. The unfccc defines climate change as a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods. Climate change may be due to natural internal processes or external. Climate change and development soas university of london. The strongest force driving climate change right now is the increasing carbon dioxide co 2 from the burning of fossil fuels, which is trapping more heat from leaving earths atmosphere. These cultural values, according to this view, are then conducive to economic development.
Read pages 8 to 18 in association with section 1 of the unit to get an overview of projections of climate change impacts and of their interactions with development. Aspirants of upsc exam are advised to check other relevant topics for essay and gs iii paper. Explain the fundamentals of climate change science. Readers can download each of the notes as pdf for free using the print pdf option. Gg 140 lecture 27 global warming open yale courses. South cascade glacier, washington 1928 2000 from us climate change science program strong evidence for global warming. Global warming and climate change powerpoint lecture. Since the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc fourth assessment reportar4, many re technologies have demonstrated substantial performance improvements and cost reductions, and a growing number of re technologies have achieved a level of maturity to enable deployment at significant scale robust evidence, high agreement.
Global climate change is a huge topic, and a difficult one to make students fully grasp the importance of. The notes under each resource indicate its scope and relevance. In the questions box, note any questions you have, or things you would like to know about the causes and effects of climate change. Concepts from lecture 2 temperature scales forms of heat transfer electromagnetic spectrum planck law stefanboltzmann law. Climate change part one climate change 1 syllabus 1. Module 1 introduces the basics of climate change science. Climate change analysis of the earths climate change trends provides evidence that over the last century the earths climate has changed significantly climate change is affecting both,overall parameters of the earthandchanges in the earths biophysical systems such as nutrient cycling and flows etc. Explain how rainfall and runoff erosivity, soil properties, landscape characteristics, and agricultural practices contribute to soil erosion. Recent climate change over the last half of the 20 th century is thought to be driven largely by greenhouse gas emissions, with carbon dioxide playing a large role. Generally occur in areas with cold climates with low populations and they move slowly. Climate change and development revised and updated for 2018 by andrew newsham, ben daley, colin poulton. Global mean surface temperature change based on surface air measurements over land and.
Short notes on climate changes explained with diagram. Climate means the average pattern in which weather varies in time. Ask students key questions and show the unit 1 powerpoint powerpoint 2007. There is a difference between the green house effect, a known scientific phenomena, global warming and anthropogenic climate change. The longest of the three lectures, i anticipate presenting material to take the entire class time. All are often used in the popular press as synonymous. A temperate climate, where crops mature seasonally and one must provide shelter and heat for the winter, instills certain cultural values, such as saving andplanning ahead. Lecture notes greenhouse gases and climate change studocu. Ipcc climate change change in climate with time due to natural variability or human activity. In this lecture, i start with the oxygen catastrophy and earths first ice age as an illustration of how changing the atmosphere can completely alter the climate of the earth and the life it supports. When the concentration of co 2 increases in the atmosphere, it can cause global temperatures to increase. Predicting the effects of climate change on soil loss page 1 of 4 by the end of this unit, you will be able to. The average weather of a particular part of the world at.
Impacts, adaptations and mitigation of climate change. Present the international climate change legal and policy framework and explain key issues under negotiation. Environment and ecology lecture 11 basics of climate change. The climate of region depends on the presence or absence of water, the reflection of solar radiation or albedo, the ability to transfer water to the atmosphere evaporation, the capacity to store heat, topography and texture of the region.
Climate the average weather over a certain time span in a certain area 2 definitions 1. The weather can change in just a few hours whereas climate takes millions of years to change. These upsc notes on climate change in india are aligned with the upsc syllabus and aspirants should prepare this topic for general studies paper iii. Understanding the greenhouse effect and anthropogenic climate change. Multiple policy goals and multiple instruments lecture 10. It is intended 1 to provide the scientific background necessary to understand climate related issues, particularly global warming, 2 to gain a scientific understanding of the human influence on climate in the past and the future, and. Climate change by kishan kumarsingh coastal zoneisland systems management cdcm professional development training, 2001 83 energy from the sun also changes by small amounts 0. Enhanced global warming climate change specifically. Scientific evidence and consensus for global climate change 2025 minute lecture and discussion.
These notes will also be useful for other competitive exams like banking po, ssc, state civil services exams and so on. Impacts, adaptations and mitigation of climate change human activities are increasing the atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases which tend to warm the atmosphere and, in some regions, aerosols which tend to cool the atmosphere. The gradual warming of the earth caused by the greenhouse effect. The unit 1 lecture notes provide an overarching guide to inclass activities for this unit. As you read, note down the ways that climate change impacts may affect development. Visible light pass through, but many wavelengths of infrared are blocked by molecules like water and carbon dioxide. The pdf file is free of charge and can be downloaded via the website. The water sector will supposedly be most affected by the climate change impacts. Learn resource guide for advanced learning on the scientific fundamentals of climate change 4 1. Climate change, on the other hand, occurs because the amount of energy in the entire climate. The module 1 highlights the interlinkages between climate change and agriculture and the importance of adaptation planning for ensuring food security and sustainable development. Climate change impacts, adaptation measures and vulnerability assessment 183.
This course climate change is designed for students from all backgrounds. Climate change, on the other hand, occurs because the amount of energy in the entire climate system is changed which affects each and every component in the system. Download a pdf of all web pages for the instructors materials. Provide a rationale for climate change mitigation and propose actions in key sectors. Hope you all are aware of the fact that our climate is changing. The greenhouse effect and earthatmosphere energy balance. Enhanced global warming or anthropogenic global warming. The origin of earths atmosphere and oceans lecture notes not available sara. The lecture notes include links to complementary lecture videos and additional resources. For some topics, multimedia has also been provided to. Planet earth has witnessed many variations in climate since the beginning. This post is a compilation of our most viewed notes on environment, which we think our readers should not miss. Atmospheric composition and greenhouse gases pdf 1.
Changes in the earths orbit, the energy received from the sun and the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can all cause climate change. This gives the absorption of earths atmosphere as a function of wavelength. Semantic scholar extracted view of introduction to climate change. Section 2 looks at the human contribution to climate change and provides an overview of. Learning outcomes describe some of the challenges to scientific understanding of climate change illustrate the environmental impacts of climate change with examples consider the socioeconomic impacts of climate change. Management change lecture notes free download as powerpoint presentation. Additionally, you may want to use figures from lecture notes powerpoint, and try to consider all of the aspects of climate that have been covered during the semester. As you read, note down the ways that climate change. Lecture notes massachusetts institute of technology. Reading assignment homework 1 reading assignments and chapter 1 of pvcdrom. The origin of earths atmosphere and oceans sara seager. Hydrostatic equation and vertical structure of the atmosphere. Climate justice is informed by science, responds to.
Atmospheric lifetime 50200 12 120 50300 yrs species co2 ch4 n2o cfcs possible responses to climate change. Lecture notes global warming science earth, atmospheric. Section 1 provides an overview of key concepts such as climate, weather and the greenhouse gas effect. Check environment notes category, if you want to read the complete archives. Check our environment archives for previous presentations by him, related to this topic.
However, some may dam streams or melt suddenly and cause flooding. Climate change causes and effects graphic organizer under causes, write down what you think makes climate change occur. Principles of climate justice climate justice links human rights and development to achieve a humancentred approach, safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable and sharing the burdens and benefits of climate change and its resolution equitably and fairly. The present slideshowebook discusses the climate change basics. Under effects, write what you think happens because of climate change. Describe the expected consequences of climate change and the role of adaptation.
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