A Look Back: How Heat Shaped 2020

The video discusses the impact of heat on Earth's systems, highlighting events like fires, ice melt, and intense storms. It explains how human activities have increased greenhouse gases, leading to climate change. The video also covers the effects of warming in the Arctic, ocean heat's role in storm intensity, and the need for strategies to reduce emissions.

What role do greenhouse gases play in the warming of the planet?

What were some of the significant fire events mentioned in the text, and what conditions contributed to them?

Explain the concept of 'zombie fires' as described in the text. What conditions allow them to occur?

What are the implications of the Arctic warming three times faster than the rest of the planet?

Discuss the impact of rising ocean temperatures on storm intensity and frequency. What evidence supports this?

How have human activities contributed to the increase in extreme weather events?

How can long-term strategies help mitigate human-induced climate change according to the text?