Published Jan 31, 2024
Episode 140: A History of Earth's Climate
James Fodor delves into Earth's climatic history, unraveling insights from ice cores and sedimentary evidence to highlight the stark contrast between historical climate changes and the unprecedented speed of modern warming trends driven by human activity. This episode examines profound shifts over millions of years, emphasizing the rapid and potentially catastrophic changes of the 20th century.
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