Radiative Equilibrium
Sun and Earth Radiation
Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Gases in Earth's Atmosphere
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Carbon Dioxide (CO
2
) as a Greenhouse Gas
Methane (CH
4
), Nitrous Oxide (N
2
O), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
Global Climate Change Predictions
Positive and Negative Feedback Mechanisms
Climate Feedback Mechanisms Complicate Climate Change Predictions
Other Possible Causes of Global Climate Change
Long-term Climate Variations as a Possible Source of Current Climate Change
Climate Change Abatement Through Reduction of CO
2
Emissions
Non-fossil Energy Sources
Regulated Carbon Markets
Environmental Engineering--Carbon Sequestering and Albedo Modifications