The Disrupted Carbon Cycle
Video page · Nov 7, 2024
François-Marie Bréon, Researcher at the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement
The greenhouse effect, its increase and other disruptions to the Earth's energy balance
Climate Science, Atmospheric Physics, Climatology and seminar by François-Marie Bréon, Researcher at the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement
Hosted by Collège de France
Thursday 10:00–11:00 Paris (GMT+1)
Recording available
Amphithéâtre Maurice-Halbwachs, Site Marcelin-Berthelot · In person
Abstract
This lecture explains the physics and historical development of the greenhouse effect, including why rising concentrations of heat-trapping gases alter Earth's temperature. It addresses misconceptions about saturation and compares greenhouse forcing with other natural and human influences on the planetary energy balance. Measurements provide a basis for evaluating their relative contributions.
Topics
greenhouse effectheat-trapping gasesEarth's temperaturegreenhouse forcingsaturationplanetary energy balancehuman influences
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