Impact of humanity on climate change

TL;DR

This paper uses a thermodynamic approach to quantify humanity's contribution to climate change, showing that human energy production accounts for about half of global warming, which impacts environmental policy.

Contribution

It provides a quantitative analysis of human energy impact on climate change using the Stefan-Boltzmann law, clarifying previous misconceptions.

Findings

Human energy production causes about 50% of global warming

Clarified the application boundaries of the Stefan-Boltzmann law

Quantified human impact on Earth's thermal balance

Abstract

The thermodynamic approach shows that the total energy produced by humanity disrupts the thermal balance of the planet and causes counteraction, that is, climate change, which can slow down the progress of civilization. This outcome not only confirms the consensus on the role of humanity in climate change, but also quantifies it. The calculation of the average temperature of the Earth is based on its energy balance and includes the application of the Stefan-Boltzmann equation. The confusion in the use of the equation was discovered and clarified; the boundaries of application of the Law was outlined. The application of the Stefan-Boltzmann equation shows that the energy produced by humanity is responsible for about half of the magnitude of global warming. This result should have a strong impact on environmental decision-making