Don't miss the third Berkeley Classroom Workshop, "The Truth About Global Warming"!

Last night, I watched the third episode of NHK's "Berkeley School of Letters," which I had recorded, titled "The Truth about Global Warming."
http://www.nhk.or.jp/hakunetsu/berkeley/130419.html
If you just hear this, you might think, "Not again...", but the content is completely different.
Generally speaking, when it comes to global warming, only the opinions of the IPCC, led by Gore, are expressed.
However, it is also true that many people have doubts about global warming caused by CO2.
Here are some common opinions expressed by people who are opposed to global warming:
-The global warming theory itself is a conspiracy aimed at making profits from trading CO2 emissions rights.
The risk of cooling is greater
- I acknowledge that global warming is occurring, but I doubt whether it is caused by CO2.
This may be an aspect of the Earth's natural temperature changes.
In addition to this, from a party that prioritizes economic growth, such as the Republican Party, corporate activities are
Since this is a discussion about a direction that would impose restrictions, there was a tendency to respect skepticism.
On the other hand, Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" clearly exaggerates the CO2 issue to emphasize its impact.
Apparently there were many expressions that he had no choice but to say.
So, Dr. Richard Mueller is a completely independent, zero-based
To find out the truth about global warming, we started by collecting raw data on temperature and sponge growth.
started.
As a result, questions were first raised about the location of the thermometer, which had been there for about 100 years.
The observation point, which was covered in greenery about 100 years ago, is now a heath covered with asphalt.
Apparently they are often located in the very centre of the island.
I omitted all of that. After recalculating, I got
The results were surprising.
Even under the right conditions, the average temperature of the Earth has risen by 0.64 degrees Celsius in the past 50 years.
The temperature rise was 0.9 degrees Celsius, which was almost the same as the result claimed by the IPCC, even with the accuracy of the measurements increased.
Another thing that Dr. Ishikawa emphasizes is that "sea levels have risen by 20 cm per year." This is also the result of the average temperature
It seems like an absolute certainty as it rises.
The IPCC has said that "most of the global warming is caused by human activities"
However, the doctor says that "most" generally means "51% to 100%."
He said he was referring to this.
So, now that we have confirmed the fact of global warming, we need to understand what is actually causing it.
We started to investigate the cause. We put together graphs showing the progress of global warming and various other factors, including population growth.
I compared the indicators.
However, it seems that the graph did not match any of the indicators.
Apparently they overlaid this on a graph of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels.
The results were also surprising.
The IPCC's use of the word "almost" was technically incorrect.
Correctly
"All causes of global warming are due to human activity"
It was that.
This is the result of judgment made as accurately as possible by pure physicists, not by politicians or corporations.
There is still some debate among those with vested interests, but at least it is widely accepted that CO2 is the cause of global warming.
I have been watching this as an indisputable fact with about 85% confidence until now.
After hearing this story I am now 100% convinced.
So, what is bad about global warming?
There was a question.
There is plenty of disagreement on this point as well.
Some people say that many species will become extinct, but I have heard the opinion of Professor Naganuma, a biologist whom I respect.
Even so, some say, "It's only natural that organisms that cannot adapt will become extinct."
However, as Professor Muller also points out, there are also some well-known physicists
"Global warming increases CO2 levels, which improves plant growth.
As a result, the amount of CO2 stored will increase, so isn't this a good thing?"
The doctor respects this idea, saying, "This is one way of thinking."
He said, "I'm not a person who can accept this kind of diversity.
I really respect you.
However, the doctor also said:
"From here on, this is not science but my personal opinion...
Global warming means that various changes will occur.
As a result, all resources (including water and food)
Regional disparities will grow, and war may result.
Japan went into World War II because the United States cut off its oil supply
This created a situation where people could not survive without going to war."
is what they said.
From here on, this is my (Matsuo's) personal opinion, but if global warming actually progresses,
Areas that already receive above average rainfall will see even more rain.
On the other hand, I have seen data that suggests that arid areas will become even drier than they are now.
Water is an essential substance for life. In fact, in Japan, water is a major hazard.
The Earth Simulator by the Japan Meteorological Agency and others also shows that the intensity of the quake increases year by year.
This also comes from the simulation results.
But the doctor also says:
"China and India are increasing their CO2 emissions at a tremendous rate.
But regulating this is difficult, and the emissions of those countries are
The number of people who are living a minimum standard of living will increase, and the number of people who are living a decent standard of living will increase.
This is because the price is rising.
We have no rights. That means that we are currently a developed country.
All we can do is reduce CO2 emissions as much as possible."
That was it. It was a wonderful story all the way through.
Dr. Mueller also said in his lecture that the best way to deal with this is to
Neither solar power, nor wind power, nor gas combined power generation
It is often said that this is "negawatt."
Negawatt was also developed in the United States in 1990.
This was first coined by Dr. Amory Lovins.
In short, it is about saving money. However, saving money here means patience.
This is different from saving money. Switching to energy-efficient appliances and installing high-insulation appliances
This saves energy while maintaining a level of comfort.
University of California, Berkeley, one of the world's leading
The most popular professor at a super elite school gives such a great education.
This means that even in the problematic United States, the future is gradually improving.
I thought things would change for the better.
At the same time, students who can take these classes, and those who can take these classes online
I think the world we live in today is wonderful because we can see it on TV.