Global Air Pollution History

This lecture covers the historical context of air pollution, focusing on key cities and smelter sites around the world. It delves into the impact of human activities on the atmosphere, oceans, and land, leading to climate change. The lecture also discusses the current state of the climate, attributing observed changes to human influence. Possible climate futures are explored, highlighting the projected increase in global surface temperature and changes in the climate system. The lecture emphasizes the importance of limiting future climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energies.