THE HUMAN SIDE OF CLIMATE

The past 2,000 years
 
 

The Medieval Warm Period


 
 
  1. Expansion of agriculture and human prosperity. 
    1. Agriculture spreads northward in Europe and spanks a population boom.
    2. Successful European Economy
  2. Discovery and Exploration of new lands. 
    1. Vikings discover and settle in Greenland.
  3. New trade routes
    1. Expansion of new ideas and culture.