Climate Inertia Explained
Stopping emissions won't halt warming immediately; existing greenhouse gases will continue to affect temperatures for centuries. The equilibrium temperature response is projected at 2.6 degrees, but current measurements show a rise of 1.2 degrees due to the transient climate response. Understanding the future climate requires considering both past emissions and ongoing greenhouse gas outputs, making predictions complex.In this clip
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Episode 142: The Greenhouse Effect
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