The Coming Storm of Climate Change

The video discusses the impact of human activities on the atmosphere, highlighting the increase in greenhouse gases due to fossil fuels. It explains the challenges in linking climate change to specific weather events, using computer models to study these phenomena. Case studies, such as the 2003 European heatwave and Superstorm Sandy, illustrate the human influence on extreme weather. The video concludes with the future implications of climate change and the role of scientific advancements in understanding these changes.

What has been the impact of fossil fuels on atmospheric gases?

• They have no impact on atmospheric gases.

• They have decreased carbon dioxide levels.

• They have only increased oxygen levels.

• They have increased carbon dioxide and methane levels.

What is a challenge in linking extreme weather events to climate change?

• Absence of computer models.

• Difficulty in distinguishing human and natural factors.

• Inability to measure temperature changes.

• Lack of historical data.

Which event was linked to climate change, causing significant fatalities in Europe?

• The 2016 Louisiana floods.

• The 2013 Central Europe floods.

• Superstorm Sandy.

• The 2003 European heatwave.

How has global warming affected storms like Superstorm Sandy?

• It has reduced their intensity.

• It has no effect on storms.

• It has made them less frequent.

• It has increased their destructive power.

What percentage of extreme heat events over land is attributed to global warming?

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

• 25%