Envs 1301 Unit 6

Learning Journal Unit 6 ENVS 1301

1. What is the difference between a. and a. Myths about climate change and the scientific facts First myth: “There is no empirical evidence” This myth is rather fascinating because it challenges a fundamental aspect of climate science. It invites critical thinking to understand how scientific evidence is collected, interpreted, and communicated. I am also very interested in learning more about the empirical evidence of climate change, though I myself have got to taste the bad heatwaves in my region for the past few weeks—knowing that their intensity and frequency is increasing due to climate change, as the news says. The myth argues that there is no direct, observable evidence linking carbon dioxide (CO2) …show more content…
There is a sharp increase in atmospheric CO2 levels due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels. Furthermore, satellite and surface measurements indicate that less energy is escaping to space at wavelengths absorbed by CO2. A technique called spectroscopy measures the specific wavelengths of energy trapped by different greenhouse gases and CO2. It is shown to trap significant amounts of energy, directly linking it to global warming (Mason & Michael, 2023). Empirical evidence robustly supports the conclusion that human CO2 emissions are causing global warming. This evidence is not just theoretical, but is based on a wide range of direct measurements and observations. Second myth: “It’s only a few degrees” The myth comes off as something that downplays the significance of global temperature increases and is particularly interesting because it highlights a common misunderstanding about climate change—people might question how bad it could get if it’s only small changes. The myth suggests that a global temperature increase of a few degrees is insignificant and part of natural climate variability. It argues that climate has always changed and since the temperature rise is minor, the associated risks and consequences are not

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