Climate Science: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the history and challenges of climate science, highlighting key discoveries and debates such as the Anthropocene. It discusses the impact of human activities on Earth's systems, the role of scientific conservatism, and the pushback against climate science. The video also addresses epistemic, technical, and moral questions, emphasizing the need for action and reflection on science's role in addressing climate disruption.

What does the 'blue marble' symbolize in the context of the environmental movement?

• The vastness of the universe

• The isolation of Earth in space

• The interconnectedness of ecosystems

• The fragility and beauty of Earth

What was a major challenge in early climate science?

• Political interference

• Over-specialization

• Resistance to big claims

• Lack of technology

Who was the scientist that first correlated rising CO2 levels with temperature increases?

• Guy Callendar

• Naomi Oreskes

• Charles Keeling

• Paul Crutzen

What is the Keeling Curve?

• A graph showing the decline in biodiversity

• A graph showing the rise in atmospheric CO2 levels

• A graph showing the rise of sea levels

• A graph showing the increase in global temperatures

What term did Paul Crutzen coin to describe the current geological age?

• The Technocene

• The Anthropocene

• The Capitalist Scene

• The Industrial Age

Which of the following is NOT a proposed marker for the start of the Anthropocene?

• The Great Acceleration

• The invention of the internet

• The Trinity atomic bomb test

• The Industrial Revolution

What is a major concern regarding geoengineering?

• Its ethical implications

• Its potential to increase global warming

• Its cost-effectiveness

• Its ability to reverse climate change

What was the purpose of the yellow vest movement in France?

• To support renewable energy

• To demand better public transportation

• To oppose a new fuel tax

• To protest against climate change

What is a key moral question in climate science today?

• What technologies should be used?

• How to educate the public?

• Who should lead climate research?

• Who should pay for climate solutions?

What is the main focus of the planetary boundaries concept?

• Establishing economic growth targets

• Setting safe limits for natural processes

• Defining limits for human population growth

• Determining political boundaries