Eunice Foote

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Who was the scientist who conducted the experiment in 1856?

Eunice Foote

What did Eunice Foote observe when comparing the temperature in the tubes filled with regular air and carbon dioxide?

The tube of carbon dioxide got a lot hotter and stayed hot longer.

Which physicist, one of the inventors of the atomic bomb, made a speech about the future of energy at the American oil industry's centennial celebration?

Edward Teller

What did Edward Teller warn about the effects of burning fossil fuels?

The extra carbon emitted from burning fossil fuels causes a greenhouse effect, which he believed would be sufficient to melt the ice cap and submerge New York. Signup and view all the answers

What did Exxon's own scientists predict by 1978?

They were making grim predictions about the impact of pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Which cities are mentioned in the text as facing a 'Day Zero' water crisis in the coming decades?

Sao Paulo, Melbourne, Jakarta, London, Beijing, Istanbul, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Barcelona, Mexico City Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected situation regarding global water availability in 2040?

Most of the world will not have enough water to meet year-round demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the current and future value of water, as perceived by some investors and people?

Water is becoming a commodity with a new value, demanded and hoarded by people Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor is used to describe water in the text?

The Earth is described as the 'blue planet' with an abundance of water, but the value and scarcity of clean water are highlighted Signup and view all the answers

How does the text emphasize the indispensability of water?

It states that there is no alternative to water, and every individual would perish within a few days without it Signup and view all the answers

Foote's 1856 experiment

Eunice Foote's experiment compared temperature changes in tubes filled with regular air and carbon dioxide, demonstrating that carbon dioxide trapped heat more effectively.

Teller's warning

Edward Teller, a physicist, cautioned about the greenhouse effect resulting from fossil fuel burning, potentially leading to ice cap melt and coastal flooding.

Exxon's 1978 prediction

Exxon scientists predicted negative impacts of carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere.

Water crisis cities

Cities including Sao Paulo, Melbourne, Jakarta, London, Beijing, and others are projected to face severe water shortages in coming decades.