Climate Change in NJ: Exploring Impacts and Solutions
Learn about climate change in New Jersey, its impacts, and potential solutions in this 4-hour course from the American Museum of Natural History.
Learn about climate change in New Jersey, its impacts, and potential solutions in this 4-hour course from the American Museum of Natural History.
Explore climate change in New Jersey with this comprehensive course from the American Museum of Natural History. Over 4 hours, you'll delve into the basics of global and local climate systems, examine evidence of climate change, and understand its impacts on New Jersey. The course anchors learning around "sunny-day flooding" to illustrate real-world effects. You'll learn about climate monitoring, future predictions, and potential solutions. Designed for intermediate learners, this course offers a blend of expert-led videos, readings, and quizzes to provide a thorough understanding of climate change issues specific to New Jersey.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basics of global and New Jersey's climate systems
Examine evidence of climate change in New Jersey
Explore the phenomenon of "sunny-day flooding" and its relation to climate change
Learn about climate monitoring techniques and future predictions
Investigate the impacts of climate change on New Jersey
Explore potential solutions and adaptation strategies for climate change impacts
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This course includes:
45 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of climate change in New Jersey. It covers the basics of global and local climate systems, examines evidence of climate change, and focuses on its impacts in New Jersey. The course uses "sunny-day flooding" as an anchoring phenomenon to illustrate real-world effects. Learners will understand climate monitoring techniques, future climate predictions, and potential solutions for climate change impacts. The curriculum integrates expert insights from climatologists and oceanographers, offering a well-rounded perspective on this critical issue.
Introduction
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Climate Change
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Monitoring Our Climate and Predicting the Future
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Impacts and Solutions
Module 4 · 57 Minutes to complete
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Influential Science Educator and Course Instructor at the American Museum of Natural History
Missy Holzer earned her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Planning and Design from Cook College, Rutgers University. Margaret Holzer is a notable figure associated with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). She is known for her work as a Director of Development. Her role involves managing and advancing the museum's fundraising initiatives and donor relations.
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