We've Ignored Climate Change For More Than a Century

The video explores the history and science of Earth's climate, starting with Joseph Fourier's discovery of the greenhouse effect. It highlights key scientific advancements by Eunice Foote, John Tyndall, and Svante Arrhenius, who identified the role of carbon dioxide in climate change. The video discusses Guy Callendar's findings on global warming and the challenges in addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for urgent action.

What did Joseph Fourier discover about Earth's climate?

• Earth should be warmer due to its distance from the sun.

• Earth's climate is solely determined by ocean currents.

• Earth should be colder due to its distance from the sun.

• Earth's temperature is unaffected by its distance from the sun.

Who were the scientists that discovered the heat-trapping properties of certain gases in the 1850s?

• Joseph Fourier and Svante Arrhenius

• Eunice Foote and John Tyndall

• Lyndon Johnson and Edward Teller

• Guy Callendar and Edward Teller

What did Guy Callendar demonstrate in 1938?

• CO2 levels were decreasing due to natural processes.

• Burning fossil fuels increased CO2 and Earth's temperature.

• Burning fossil fuels had no impact on CO2 levels.

• The greenhouse effect was a myth.

Why is it challenging for people to act on climate change knowledge?

• The effects are immediate and visible.

• The problem is simple and easy to solve.

• There is no scientific consensus on climate change.

• The changes are gradual and the gas is invisible.

What is a major reason for the delay in addressing climate change?

• Lack of scientific evidence.

• Dependence on fossil fuels and societal inertia.

• Immediate and visible effects of climate change.

• Abundance of renewable energy sources.