Human Population Growth and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
03 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s): Courtney Campany | doi:10.25334/PXFV-1Q53
Humans alter the climate by emitting greenhouse gases, by changing planetary albedo, and by altering atmospheric chemistry. Between 1900 and 2000, humans' emissions of carbon into the atmosphere increased fifteen-fold, while the numbers of people increased less than fourfold. One way to help...