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Lecture
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This lecture explores climate scenarios, emissions projections, and multi-model temperature and precipitation changes. It delves into tipping points, defining critical values, timescales, and impacts of various tipping elements like Arctic Sea-Ice Loss, Greenland Ice Sheet, and Atlantic thermohaline circulation. The instructor discusses the consequences of gradual changes, emphasizing the precautionary principle and the uncertainty in cost-benefit estimates of climate change, considering factors like the climate system, social dynamics, and technology.