The Last Time the Globe Warmed

The video explores the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), a period of rapid global warming 56 million years ago. It discusses the causes, such as increased greenhouse gases, and the effects on flora, fauna, and marine life. The PETM serves as a comparison to modern climate change, highlighting the faster rate of current carbon emissions. The video concludes with lessons from the PETM and a call to action for viewers.

How did ocean acidification affect marine life during the PETM?

What changes occurred in the fossil record of corals during the PETM?

What factors contributed to the cooling of the climate after the PETM?

How does the PETM relate to current climate change issues?