Exploring the science of climate - for iPod/iPhone

Exploring the science of climate - for iPod/iPhone

The idea that human activities could influence global climate first emerged more than a hundred years ago, when the Swedish scientist Arrhenius warned that burning coal could lead to global warming. The tracks on this album take a historical look at the systematic study of weather and climate, from the amateur scientists of the Mannheim group in the late 18th century to the professional climate scientists of the present day. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring Science.

Episodes

August 20, 2009 47 secs
A brief introduction to this album.
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August 20, 2009 4 mins
The Mannheim group of amateur scientists starts to systematically gather data about the weather.
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August 20, 2009 7 mins
What scientific and natural records reveal about global climate over the last 150 years.
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August 20, 2009 3 mins
The influence of natural phenomena on global climate.
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Dealing with discrepancies between climate models and observable data.
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August 20, 2009 3 mins
What sediment cores from the world's oceans reveal about climate patterns.
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