Evolution of Climate Change Science | In Person (Ryan Ranch) (Closed)

Course Description:

The Greenhouse Effect and its impact on Earth's surface temperature has been understood for over a century. Long before satellites, computer models or even computers existed, scientists recognized that the massive increase in fossil fuel combustion beginning with the Industrial Revolution would lead to a warming planet and a changing climate. This presentation reviews the evolution of climate change science from the early 1800s to the present, profiling 12 scientists—from Joseph Fourier to Klaus Hasselmann. Key scientific issues will be discussed in the context of these historical figures and their contributions to our understanding of climate change.