Burning Fossil Fuels and Climate Change

The video explains how human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, have increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, leading to climate change and global warming. It discusses the natural greenhouse effect, the role of other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide, and the consequences of these changes, such as extreme weather and rising temperatures. The video emphasizes the difference between natural and enhanced greenhouse effects and the importance of understanding the carbon cycle.

Discuss the role of methane and nitrous oxide in enhancing the greenhouse effect.

What are the consequences of global warming on weather patterns?