A Major Area Of Study - History Of Climate Change Research

The transcript discusses the evolution of climate modeling from the 1960s, highlighting the growing awareness of global warming and environmental issues. It explores the interaction between public attitudes and scientific research, noting how concerns about global warming and ozone depletion led to the formation of scientific panels and funding for further study.

What was a key focus of environmental modeling in the early 1960s?

• The carbon balance and tropical deforestation

• The impact of industrialization

• The role of renewable energy

• The effects of urbanization

How did public attitudes influence scientific research in the late 1960s?

• They had no impact on scientific research

• They led to a decrease in environmental studies

• They encouraged more scientists to study global warming

• They shifted focus to space exploration

What environmental issue was first recognized in the 1960s?

• Soil erosion

• Water pollution

• Ozone depletion

• Deforestation

What action did the National Academy of Sciences take in response to environmental concerns?

• They focused on space research

• They formed panels to study the issues

• They ignored the concerns

• They reduced funding for environmental studies

What realization did scientists have about human impact on the environment?

• Humans were improving the environment

• Humans could only impact the environment through nuclear exchange

• Humans could unintentionally modify the environment

• Humans had no significant impact