Climate change can seem like an overwhelming problem to think about. Energy, food, transportation— how do you even know where to start? This series helps break down the science behind climate change, our biggest obstacles to avoiding a climate disaster, and how to overcome them.
Curated by: TED-Ed (103 videos)
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-our-climate-headed-for-mathematical-chaos-victor-j-donnay Scientists have warned that as CO2 levels in the atmosphere rise an increase in Earth’s temperature by even two degrees could lead to catastrophic effects across the world. But how can such a tiny, measurable change in one factor lead to huge, unpredictable changes elsewhere? Victor J. Donnay uses billiards to illustrate tipping points, chaotic motion and their implications on climate change. Lesson by Victor J. Donnay, animation by Karrot Animation.