Climate Change-Foundational

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First the data which establishes the steady and persistent increase in Co2 and other greenhouse gasses.

The Keeling Curve These are measurements taken at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii that began under the supervision of Charles David Keeling staring in the 1950"s.

THE NOAA ANNUAL GREENHOUSE GAS INDEX (AGGI)

Detail of NOAA CO2, N2O,CH4 and CFC readings from circa 1980 to present

ESRL American Somoa Observatory

ESRL Barrow, Alaska Observatory

ESRL South Pole Observatory

Next: let's look at the connection between greenhouse gasses and atmospheric warming.

"There are several different types of greenhouse gases. The major ones are carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide. These gas molecules all are made of three or more atoms. The atoms are held together loosely enough that they vibrate when they absorb heat." From UCAR the Center for Science Education

A short Youtube video explaining how greenhouse gases work.

Next: is there an anthropomorphic connection between the steady rises in Co2 and other greenhouse gases and the historic increase in the burning of fossil fuels.
Finally: What are the likely and potential effects of anthropomorphic climate change.