NASA | Ask a Climate Scientist: CO2 and Temperature

The video discusses the relationship between CO2 and temperature, highlighting a shift from preindustrial times, where temperature changes drove CO2 levels, to the postindustrial era, where CO2 levels are driving temperature changes. This shift represents a fundamental change in Earth's processes, raising concerns about the lack of natural restraints on temperature increases due to rising CO2 levels.

What fundamental change is occurring in the Earth's processes due to CO2 and temperature dynamics?

Why is it important to understand the relationship between CO2 and temperature?