What is Climate Change?
Learn the scientific evidence behind climate change, its impacts on our world, and how to effectively communicate about this critical global challenge.
Learn the scientific evidence behind climate change, its impacts on our world, and how to effectively communicate about this critical global challenge.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify major components of the climate system
Explain the role of greenhouse gas emissions in climate change
Identify primary physical and ecological impacts
Explain how scientific climate information is produced
Develop effective climate change communication skills
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This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes, 1 peer review
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of climate change and its scientific evidence. Students explore how greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature and why recent warming is attributed to human activities. The curriculum covers future climate projections, including changes in temperature, precipitation, and sea level, along with their impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities. The course also addresses how political beliefs influence climate change attitudes and teaches effective climate communication strategies.
The Climate System and Climate Change
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Impacts of Climate Change
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Attitudes About Climate Change
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Climate Science and Policy Expert
Dr. Joseph Casola is an instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in climate science and policy. With nearly 20 years of experience, his work focuses on translating complex climate information for policymakers, resource managers, and business leaders. Dr. Casola has coordinated significant events such as the 2017 Northwest Climate Conference and has contributed as an author to the Fourth National Climate Assessment and the report "Unfair Share," which addresses the disproportionate risks of climate change on Washington State communities. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Chemistry from Duke University.At CU Boulder, Dr. Casola teaches courses including How Do We Manage Climate Change?, Planning with Climate Change in Mind, and What is Climate Change? His courses aim to build climate literacy among students and equip them with the knowledge to address climate-related challenges effectively. Dr. Casola's extensive background includes roles such as Deputy Director at the University of Washington's Climate Impacts Group and Senior Associate at ICF International, where he has worked on assessing and managing risks associated with climate variability and change. Through his teaching and research, he seeks to empower individuals and communities to take informed actions against climate change.
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