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The role of Physics on Climate change

Introduction
Abstract
In this presentation, we will analyze the impact of physics on
Physics underpins our understanding of climate change, climate change by examining the key factors that contribute to this
revealing how greenhouse gases trap heat and alter Earth's global challenge. Understanding the physical processes involved is
energy balance. Through models like the Energy Balance crucial for developing effective solutions. The greenhouse effect is a
Model (EBM), physicists predict temperature changes, guiding fundamental concept in climate physics, where certain gases trap
mitigation efforts. This poster explores how physics informs heat in the Earth's atmosphere. This leads to a rise in global
climate science, empowering us to address this global temperatures, causing widespread environmental changes.
challenge.

Key Physics Concepts in Climate Change:


Feedback Mechanism Ocean Circulation:

Diagram illustrating positive and negative feedback loops in Illustration of ocean currents and their role in redistributing heat
the climate system, such as ice-albedo feedback and water globally, affecting climate patterns.
vapor feedback

Atmospheric Dynamics: Graph


demonstrating how changes in atmospheric circulation patterns
influence regional climate variability and extreme weather events.
Fig: 1 Fig: 2 Fig: 3 Fig: 4

Physics-Based Solutions for Mitigation and


Adaptation:
Renewable Energy:
Graphs comparing the efficiency and carbon footprint of
various renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, Fig:1 Atmospheric carbon dioxide Fig: 2 Surface temperature changes
etc.) versus fossil fuels.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS):
Schematic showing the process of capturing CO2 emissions
Understanding Change climate : The Physics Behind It
from industrial sources and storing them underground.
Climate Modeling:
Visualization of climate models used to simulate future Climate change is driven by the greenhouse effect, where gases
scenarios based on different emission pathways and policy like carbon dioxide trap heat in the Earth’s Atmosphere.
interventions. Increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activities
lead to global warming, altering weather patterns and causing
extreme events.
Application:
Theoretical Climate Model:
EBM helps predict global temperature changes under Zero-Dimensional Energy Balance Model (EBM) simplifies
different emission scenarios, aiding policymakers in crafting Earth's energy balance by considering inputs (solar radiation)
mitigation strategies . Graphs illustrate temperature and outputs (reflected sunlight and emitted heat) to predict
projections based on varying levels of greenhouse gas temperature changes.
emissions, highlighting potential future scenarios

Future
Future Review:
Review:

Ongoing research continues to refine climate models,


incorporating new data and improving accuracy .
Collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and Fig: 1 Fig: 2
communities is essential for effective climate action

Manal Shahzadi ( M.Phil Student), Areej Sattar (M.Phil Student),


Dr. Abdul Jabbar, Dr. Fasih Ud Din

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