Natural and Anthropogenic Climate Forcing Attribution

Climate forcing attribution is the process by which natural and anthropogenic climate forcings can be evaluated for their influence on long-term climate change. Natural climate forcings are climate impacts caused by natural processes, such as volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, while anthropogenic climate forcings refer to climate impacts resulting from human activities, such as burning of fossil fuels and emissions of heat-trapping gases. By studying climate forcing attribution we can better understand how humans affect climate change and how climate change influences the planet’s natural systems. This information can then be used to create strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.