OpenAI's ChatGPT-3.5 versus Google BARD on Some Historic Climate Data

Alternate Realities for Two Chatbot AIs The title image is Linux Thawed Out I was quite surprised by the disparate results from the identical query posed to ChatGPT 3.5 (which is the current free version on OpenAI’s site) and Google BARD. I am Hell bent on researching a story I want to write. The story’s arc covers a fairly lengthy time and a large number of events. While it is, after all, a fictional story, it will nonetheless be the case that the events in the story will be factual historical events or circumstances. Climate Change is a major aspect of the story, or actually the major aspect of the story. So I had just run a number of queries about historical events and people, world leaders, and such on both BARD and , and I was impressed by ChatGPT’s responses. So I determined to run a query relative to Climate Change factors on both chatbots to compare the results. Bear in mind that I do not absolutely trust either one for complete accuracy. ChatGPT I asked ChatGPT 3.5 to “Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather for 1940 thru 1949.” In reply, it presented me with this scintillating information: As an AI language model, I don't have real-time access to specific historical data beyond my last update in September 2021. Consequently, I can't provide year-by-year atmospheric CO2 levels, average temperatures, volcanism events, and extreme weather events for 1940 through 1949 in real-time. To obtain this information, I recommend referring to reputable climate databases, scientific research papers, and historical weather records. Climate agencies like NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) typically maintain comprehensive climate data archives that include atmospheric CO2 levels, temperature records, and historical weather events. For CO2 levels and temperature data, you can check datasets from sources like the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) and NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS). For information on volcanism and extreme weather events during the specified period, climate databases and historical weather records may also contain relevant data. Keep in mind that historical climate data might be subject to updates and revisions as new research and measurements become available, so it's essential to consult reputable sources and organizations for the most accurate and up-to-date information. I posed the same query, “Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather for 1940 thru 1949”, to BARD and got this reply. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather for 1940 through 1949: Year Atmospheric CO2 Average Temperature Volcanism Extreme Weather 1940 280.66 ppm 56.36 °F Mount Katmai (Alaska) eruption Great Britain heatwave 1941 281.04 ppm 56.43 °F Mount Asama (Japan) eruption Dust storms in the United States 1942 281.42 ppm 56.50 °F Mount Vesuvius (Italy) eruption Drought in the Great Plains 1943 281.79 ppm 56.57 °F No major volcanic eruptions Severe flooding in Europe 1944 282.17 ppm 56.64 °F Mount Hekla (Iceland) eruption Tornado outbreak in the United States 1945 282.55 ppm 56.71 °F Mount Lassen (California) eruption Typhoons in the Pacific Ocean 1946 282.92 ppm 56.78 °F Mount Katmai (Alaska) eruption Hurricane Hazel in the Caribbean 1947 283.30 ppm 56.85 °F No major volcanic eruptions Winter storm in the northeastern United States 1948 283.68 ppm 56.92 °F Mount Fuji (Japan) eruption Drought in the Great Plains 1949 284.05 ppm 56.99 °F No major volcanic eruptions Severe flooding in Europe drive_spreadsheetExport to Sheets Please note that these are just averages, and there was some variation from year to year. For example, the average temperature in 1940 was slightly cooler than the average temperature in 1949. Additionally, some of the extreme weather events that occurred during this period were not directly related to climate change. For example, the dust storms in the United States in 1941 were caused by a combination of factors, including drought and poor agricultural practices. I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions. Resulting Considerations As I said at the start, I was impressed with . This example is more or less a data point about how to ask what. So I added oil production and profits to my request and received the following information from BARD. the ChatGPT reply to another query More Climate Data Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1940 thru 1949 Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1940-1949: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 1940 | 280 ppm | 54.8°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Dust Bowl in the United States | $1.2 billion | 1.2 billion barrels | | 1941 | 281 ppm | 55.0°F | Mount Katmai erupts in Alaska | Dust Bowl continues in the United States | $1.3 billion | 1.3 billion barrels | | 1942 | 282 ppm | 55.2°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Dust Bowl ends in the United States | $1.4 billion | 1.4 billion barrels | | 1943 | 283 ppm | 55.4°F | Mount Katmai erupts again in Alaska | Hurricane Donna hits the United States | $1.5 billion | 1.5 billion barrels | | 1944 | 284 ppm | 55.6°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Hazel hits the United States | $1.6 billion | 1.6 billion barrels | | 1945 | 285 ppm | 55.8°F | Mount Vesuvius erupts in Italy | Hurricane Connie and Hurricane Diane hit the United States | $1.7 billion | 1.7 billion barrels | | 1946 | 286 ppm | 56.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Kathleen hits the United States | $1.8 billion | 1.8 billion barrels | | 1947 | 287 ppm | 56.2°F | Mount Lamington erupts in Papua New Guinea | Hurricane Audrey hits the United States | $1.9 billion | 1.9 billion barrels | | 1948 | 288 ppm | 56.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane King hits the United States | $2.0 billion | 2.0 billion barrels | | 1949 | 289 ppm | 56.6°F | Mount Lassen erupts in California | Hurricane Hazel hits the United States | $2.1 billion | 2.1 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1950 thru 1959. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1950-1959: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 1950 | 290 ppm | 56.8°F | Mount Lassen erupts again in California | Hurricane Diane hits the United States | $2.2 billion | 2.2 billion barrels | | 1951 | 291 ppm | 57.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Hazel hits the United States | $2.3 billion | 2.3 billion barrels | | 1952 | 292 ppm | 57.2°F | Mount Agung erupts in Indonesia | Hurricane Edna hits the United States | $2.4 billion | 2.4 billion barrels | | 1953 | 293 ppm | 57.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Carol hits the United States | $2.5 billion | 2.5 billion barrels | | 1954 | 294 ppm | 57.6°F | Mount Katmai erupts again in Alaska | Hurricane Hazel hits the United States | $2.6 billion | 2.6 billion barrels | | 1955 | 295 ppm | 57.8°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Connie and Hurricane Diane hit the United States | $2.7 billion | 2.7 billion barrels | | 1956 | 296 ppm | 58.0°F | Mount Vesuvius erupts again in Italy | Hurricane Audrey hits the United States | $2.8 billion | 2.8 billion barrels | | 1957 | 297 ppm | 58.2°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Donna hits the United States | $2.9 billion | 2.9 billion barrels | | 1958 | 298 ppm | 58.4°F | Mount Lamington erupts again in Papua New Guinea | Hurricane Betsy hits the United States | $3.0 billion | 3.0 billion barrels | | 1959 | 299 ppm | 58.6°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Hilda hits the United States | $3.1 billion | 3.1 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a steady increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 290 ppm in 1950 to 299 ppm in 1959. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 56.8°F in 1950 to 58.6°F in 1959. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Lassen in 1950, Mount Agung in 1951, and Mount Katmai in 1954. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including Hurricane Diane in 1955, Hurricane Audrey in 1957, and Hurricane Betsy in 1958. These hurricanes caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry was also booming during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $3.1 billion in 1959, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 2.9 billion barrels in 1959. The 1950s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact on the planet and its people. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1960 thru 1969. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1960-1969: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 1960 | 300 ppm | 58.8°F | Mount Agung erupts again in Indonesia | Hurricane Donna hits the United States | $3.2 billion | 3.2 billion barrels | | 1961 | 301 ppm | 59.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Carla hits the United States | $3.3 billion | 3.3 billion barrels | | 1962 | 302 ppm | 59.2°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Hurricane Hattie hits Belize | $3.4 billion | 3.4 billion barrels | | 1963 | 303 ppm | 59.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Flora hits the Caribbean | $3.5 billion | 3.5 billion barrels | | 1964 | 304 ppm | 59.6°F | Mount Katmai erupts again in Alaska | Hurricane Betsy hits the United States | $3.6 billion | 3.6 billion barrels | | 1965 | 305 ppm | 59.8°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Inez hits the United States | $3.7 billion | 3.7 billion barrels | | 1966 | 306 ppm | 60.0°F | Mount Agung erupts again in Indonesia | Hurricane Beulah hits the United States | $3.8 billion | 3.8 billion barrels | | 1967 | 307 ppm | 60.2°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Camille hits the United States | $3.9 billion | 3.9 billion barrels | | 1968 | 308 ppm | 60.4°F | Mount Taal erupts in the Philippines | Hurricane Agnes hits the United States | $4.0 billion | 4.0 billion barrels | | 1969 | 309 ppm | 60.6°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Donna hits the United States | $4.1 billion | 4.1 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 300 ppm in 1960 to 309 ppm in 1969. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 58.8°F in 1960 to 60.6°F in 1969. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Agung in 1960, Mount Etna in 1963, and Mount Taal in 1968. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including Hurricane Donna in 1960, Hurricane Camille in 1969, and Hurricane Agnes in 1968. These hurricanes caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry continued to boom during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $4.1 billion in 1969, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 4.1 billion barrels in 1969. The 1960s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact on the planet and its people. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1970 thru 1979. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather along with oil profits and volume for 1970-1979: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 1970 | 310 ppm | 60.8°F | Mount Agung erupts again in Indonesia | Hurricane Camille hits the United States | $4.2 billion | 4.0 billion barrels | | 1971 | 311 ppm | 61.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Agnes hits the United States | $4.3 billion | 4.1 billion barrels | | 1972 | 312 ppm | 61.2°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Hurricane Eloise hits the United States | $4.4 billion | 4.2 billion barrels | | 1973 | 313 ppm | 61.4°F | Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Oil crisis | $4.5 billion | 4.3 billion barrels | | 1974 | 314 ppm | 61.6°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Super Typhoon Nina hits the Philippines | $4.6 billion | 4.4 billion barrels | | 1975 | 315 ppm | 61.8°F | Mount St. Helens erupts in the United States | Severe drought in the United States | $4.7 billion | 4.5 billion barrels | | 1976 | 316 ppm | 62.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Great Blizzard of 1977 hits the United States | $4.8 billion | 4.6 billion barrels | | 1977 | 317 ppm | 62.2°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Hurricane Frederic hits the United States | $4.9 billion | 4.7 billion barrels | | 1978 | 318 ppm | 62.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Agnes hits the United States again | $5.0 billion | 4.8 billion barrels | | 1979 | 319 ppm | 62.6°F | Mount St. Helens erupts again in the United States | Severe drought in Africa | $5.1 billion | 4.9 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 310 ppm in 1970 to 319 ppm in 1979. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 60.8°F in 1970 to 62.6°F in 1979. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Agung in 1970, Mount Etna in 1971, Mount Nyiragongo in 1972, and Mount St. Helens in 1975 and 1979. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including Hurricane Camille in 1970, the Oil Crisis in 1973, the Great Blizzard of 1977, and Hurricane Agnes in 1972 and 1979. These events caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry continued to boom during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $5.1 billion in 1979, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 4.9 billion barrels in 1979. The 1970s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1980 thru 1989. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1980-1989: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 1980 | 320 ppm | 62.8°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Hurricane Allen hits the United States | $5.2 billion | 5.0 billion barrels | | 1981 | 321 ppm | 63.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Diana hits the United States | $5.3 billion | 5.1 billion barrels | | 1982 | 322 ppm | 63.2°F | Mount Elbrus erupts in Russia | Hurricane Alicia hits the United States | $5.4 billion | 5.2 billion barrels | | 1983 | 323 ppm | 63.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Severe drought in the United States | $5.5 billion | 5.3 billion barrels | | 1984 | 324 ppm | 63.6°F | Mount Saint Helens erupts again in the United States | Hurricane Elena hits the United States | $5.6 billion | 5.4 billion barrels | | 1985 | 325 ppm | 63.8°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Gloria hits the United States | $5.7 billion | 5.5 billion barrels | | 1986 | 326 ppm | 64.0°F | Mount Pinatubo erupts in the Philippines | Chernobyl disaster | $5.8 billion | 5.6 billion barrels | | 1987 | 327 ppm | 64.2°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Hugo hits the United States | $5.9 billion | 5.7 billion barrels | | 1988 | 328 ppm | 64.4°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Heat wave in the United States | $6.0 billion | 5.8 billion barrels | | 1989 | 329 ppm | 64.6°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Loma Prieta earthquake hits California | $6.1 billion | 5.9 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 320 ppm in 1980 to 329 ppm in 1989. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 62.8°F in 1980 to 64.6°F in 1989. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Etna in 1981, Mount Saint Helens in 1984, and Mount Pinatubo in 1986. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including Hurricane Allen in 1980, Hurricane Elena in 1985, and the Heat Wave of 1988. These events caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry continued to boom during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $6.1 billion in 1989, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 5.9 billion barrels in 1989. The 1980s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact on the planet and its people. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1990 thru 1999. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 1990-1999: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 1990 | 330 ppm | 64.8°F | Mount Pinatubo erupts again in the Philippines | Exxon Valdez oil spill | $6.2 billion | 6.0 billion barrels | | 1991 | 331 ppm | 65.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Andrew hits the United States | $6.3 billion | 6.1 billion barrels | | 1992 | 332 ppm | 65.2°F | Mount Unzen erupts in Japan | Hurricane Iniki hits Hawaii | $6.4 billion | 6.2 billion barrels | | 1993 | 333 ppm | 65.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Heat wave in Europe | $6.5 billion | 6.3 billion barrels | | 1994 | 334 ppm | 65.6°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Northridge earthquake hits California | $6.6 billion | 6.4 billion barrels | | 1995 | 335 ppm | 65.8°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Luis hits the United States | $6.7 billion | 6.5 billion barrels | | 1996 | 336 ppm | 66.0°F | Mount Pinatubo erupts again in the Philippines | European heat wave | $6.8 billion | 6.6 billion barrels | | 1997 | 337 ppm | 66.2°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | El Niño | $6.9 billion | 6.7 billion barrels | | 1998 | 338 ppm | 66.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Southeast Asian haze | $7.0 billion | 6.8 billion barrels | | 1999 | 339 ppm | 66.6°F | Mount Pinatubo erupts again in the Philippines | Baltic Sea oil spill | $7.1 billion | 6.9 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 330 ppm in 1990 to 339 ppm in 1999. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 64.8°F in 1990 to 66.6°F in 1999. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Pinatubo in 1991 and 1993 and Mount Unzen in 1992. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1990, Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Northridge earthquake in 1994, and the Southeast Asian haze in 1998. These events caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry continued to boom during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $7.1 billion in 1999, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 6.9 billion barrels in 1999. The 1990s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact on the planet and its people. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 2000 thru 2009. Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 2000-2009: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 2000 | 340 ppm | 66.8°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Hurricane Floyd hits the United States | $7.2 billion | 7.0 billion barrels | | 2001 | 341 ppm | 67.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | El Niño | $7.3 billion | 7.1 billion barrels | | 2002 | 342 ppm | 67.2°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Hurricane Isidore hits the United States | $7.4 billion | 7.2 billion barrels | | 2003 | 343 ppm | 67.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | European heat wave | $7.5 billion | 7.3 billion barrels | | 2004 | 344 ppm | 67.6°F | Mount Nyiragongo erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Hurricane Ivan hits the United States | $7.6 billion | 7.4 billion barrels | | 2005 | 345 ppm | 67.8°F | Mount Pinatubo erupts again in the Philippines | Hurricane Katrina hits the United States | $7.7 billion | 7.5 billion barrels | | 2006 | 346 ppm | 68.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Mudslide in Southern California | $7.8 billion | 7.6 billion barrels | | 2007 | 347 ppm | 68.2°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | European heat wave | $7.9 billion | 7.7 billion barrels | | 2008 | 348 ppm | 68.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Global financial crisis | $8.0 billion | 7.8 billion barrels | | 2009 | 349 ppm | 68.6°F | Mount Redoubt erupts in Alaska | Swine flu pandemic | $8.1 billion | 7.9 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 340 ppm in 2000 to 349 ppm in 2009. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 66.8°F in 2000 to 68.6°F in 2009. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Etna in 2001, 2002, 2006, and 2009, and Mount Nyiragongo in 2004. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including Hurricane Floyd in 2000, Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the European heat wave in 2003. These events caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry continued to boom during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $8.1 billion in 2009, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 7.9 billion barrels in 2009. The 2000s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact on the planet and its people. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. Average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 2010 thru 2019 Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 2010-2019: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 2010 | 350 ppm | 68.8°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Deepwater Horizon oil spill | $8.2 billion | 8.0 billion barrels | | 2011 | 351 ppm | 69.0°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami | $8.3 billion | 8.1 billion barrels | | 2012 | 352 ppm | 69.2°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Hurricane Sandy hits the United States | $8.4 billion | 8.2 billion barrels | | 2013 | 353 ppm | 69.4°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | European heat wave | $8.5 billion | 8.3 billion barrels | | 2014 | 354 ppm | 69.6°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Ebola outbreak | $8.6 billion | 8.4 billion barrels | | 2015 | 355 ppm | 69.8°F | Mount Pinatubo erupts again in the Philippines | El Niño | $8.7 billion | 8.5 billion barrels | | 2016 | 356 ppm | 70.0°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Syrian Civil War | $8.8 billion | 8.6 billion barrels | | 2017 | 357 ppm | 70.2°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Hurricane Harvey hits the United States | $8.9 billion | 8.7 billion barrels | | 2018 | 358 ppm | 70.4°F | No major volcanic eruptions | California wildfires | $9.0 billion | 8.8 billion barrels | | 2019 | 359 ppm | 70.6°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Australian bushfires | $9.1 billion | 8.9 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there was a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 350 ppm in 2010 to 359 ppm in 2019. This increase was likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature also increased during this period, from 68.8°F in 2010 to 70.6°F in 2019. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There were several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Etna in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019, and Mount Pinatubo in 2015. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There were also several major extreme weather events during this period, including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the Ebola outbreak in 2014, the Syrian Civil War in 2016, Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the California wildfires in 2018, and the Australian bushfires in 2019. These events caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry continued to boom during this period as demand for oil increased worldwide. Oil profits reached $9.1 billion in 2019, the highest level ever recorded at the time. Oil production also increased, reaching 8.9 billion barrels in 2019. The 2010s were a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the boom in the oil industry all had a major impact on the planet and its people Please give me a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2. average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 2020 thru present Sure, here is a year-by-year list of atmospheric CO2, average temperature, volcanism, and extreme weather, along with oil profits and volume for 2020-present: | Year | Atmospheric CO2 | Average Temperature | Volcanism | Extreme Weather | Oil Profits | Oil Volume | | 2020 | 360 ppm | 70.8°F | No major volcanic eruptions | COVID-19 pandemic | $9.2 billion | 8.9 billion barrels | | 2021 | 361 ppm | 71.0°F | Mount Etna erupts in Italy | Winter Storm Uri | $9.3 billion | 9.0 billion barrels | | 2022 | 362 ppm | 71.2°F | No major volcanic eruptions | Texas snowstorm | $9.4 billion | 9.1 billion barrels | | 2023 | 363 ppm | 71.4°F | Mount Etna erupts again in Italy | Ongoing drought in the western United States | $9.5 billion | 9.2 billion barrels | Please note that these are just estimates, and the actual values may vary slightly. As you can see, there has been a continued increase in atmospheric CO2 levels during this period, from 360 ppm in 2020 to 363 ppm in 2023. This increase is likely due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The average temperature has also increased during this period, from 70.8°F in 2020 to 71.4°F in 2023. This increase is also likely due to climate change, which is caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases like CO2 in the atmosphere. There have been several major volcanic eruptions during this period, including Mount Etna in 2020 and 2022. These eruptions released large amounts of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the planet. However, the overall trend of increasing CO2 levels and temperatures continued during this period. There have also been several major extreme weather events during this period, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and the Texas snowstorm. These events caused widespread damage and loss of life. The oil industry has been somewhat impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as demand for oil has decreased. However, oil profits have remained relatively stable, at around $9.5 billion per year. Oil production has also remained relatively stable, at around 9.2 billion barrels per year. The 2020s are still young, but they have already been a time of significant change in the world, both in terms of the environment and the economy. The increase in CO2 levels and temperatures, the rise of extreme weather events, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have all had a major impact on the planet and its people. Conclusion That is the end of our conversation and its transcript for now. In this case, Bard’s replies are more or less the result you’d expect from a polished search. Worthwhile tabulation, I think. Hope you enjoyed it. As always, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are welcome! Thanks for reading.