Climate change

human-caused changes to climate on Earth

Refrigerants are working fluids that carry heat from a cold environment to a warm environment while circulating between them. For example, the refrigerant in an air conditioner carries heat from a cool indoor environment to a hotter outdoor environment. Similarly, the refrigerant in a kitchen refrigerator carries heat from the inside the refrigerator out to the surrounding room. A wide range of fluids are used as refrigerants, with the specific choice depending on the temperature range needed and constraints related to the system involved.

gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the Earth's surface; approx. 4% reduction over 1960–1990; caused by an increase in atmospheric particulates (e.g. sulfate aerosols) due to human action

Geoengineering (also known as climate engineering or climate intervention) is the deliberate large-scale interventions in the Earth’s climate system intended to counteract human-caused climate change. The term commonly encompasses two broad categories: large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and solar radiation modification (SRM). CDR involves techniques to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and is generally considered a form of climate change mitigation. SRM aims to reduce global warming by reflecting a small portion of sunlight (solar radiation) away from Earth and back into space. A

process of adjustment to actual or expected climate change and its effects, seeking to moderate or avoid harm or exploit beneficial opportunities

theory, especially during the 1970s, of imminent cooling of the Earth

crisis due to climate change

Overview of the geography of Rwanda

type of climate model

legal proceedings meant to address climate change through judicial proceedings

emergency proclaimed due to climate change

aspect of the history of science

sources and amounts of greenhouse gases emitted to the atmosphere from human activities

grassroot community projects that aim to increase self-sufficiency

form of climate change

feelings of shame over air travel for environmental reasons

interactions between deforestation and climate change

effort to scientifically ascertain mechanisms responsible for recent global warming and related climate changes on Earth

thermal energy stored in ocean water

planetary-scale changes in the Earth system

period of relatively little change in globally averaged surface temperatures

natural phenomenon

broad economic aspects of climate change

identity regarding anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions

organisation that seeks to quantify global greenhouse gas emissions and their causes

museum in Estonia focused on education about the ice ages

overview of the events of 2024 in climate change

period

scientific project to drill to the bed of the Greenland ice sheet

field of research combining climate change impact and mitigation and cities

environmental aspect of geopolitics

2022 film directed by Oliver Stone

average temperature of the Earth's surface

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property of the climate system where surface temperatures and systemic responses to carbon cycle, radiative forcing, and ecosystem feedback are delayed

field of psychology about the psychological processes that occur in response to climate change and its resultant effects

type of flood

Independent group of scientists which advises on climate change and biodiversity.

intentional transport of species to a different habitat

Environmental and social scientist

Campaign anti 2030 winter olympics in Barcelona

Japanese environmental scientist (1970-)

SustyVibes is a nonprofit organization consisting of youth groups that are focused on environmental and climate action. The goal of the organization is to make sustainability relatable, actionable, and cool in Africa. With the support of volunteers, it carries out campaigns and projects in Nigeria and Ghana.

hypothesis proposing an early start to the anthropocene epoch

2012 drought in the Sahel

overview of the events of 2023 in climate change

Ecological region in Central America

American political scientist and geographer

type of animated data visualization graphics illustrating global average temperature anomalies and other time-varying quantities in relation to climate change.

target

American polar geographer and climate change communicator

dissemination of climate data

Initiative for global standardisation of greenhouse gas reporting

overview of the events of 2021 in climate change

overview of the events of 2019 in climate change

American Earth scientist

Decrease in wind speed near Earth's surface

network of climate organizations

2019 non-fiction book by Chris Macdonald