Feedbacks and tipping points in the climate system
Since 1980, a significant increase in middle atmospheric temperature has been observed, which can be attributed to humans and the burning of fossil fuels. This increase in global temperature in turn results in feedback processes that can lead to a further increase in temperature.
Simple examples of self-reinforcing feedback and a mechanical tipping point model illustrate the content of this module.
Video on the module: What does it mean when the climate tips?
Materials on the module
The following chapter from the manual accompanies this module in terms of content:
- Chapter 4: Anthropogenic climate change (pdf)
especially sections 4.2: Feedback processes and 4.3: Tipping points
Suitable activities out of the climate kit:
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