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What is Climate Change?
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 6 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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In this course, learners will become familiar with the scientific evidence that demonstrates human-caused climate change. We will explore how greenhouse gases cause the Earth to warm, and why our recent warming is attributed to human activities. We will also discuss where our climate is headed, including anticipated future temperature, precipitation, and sea level. Learners will engage with the consequences of these changes on our ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities. We will also identify how political beliefs influence our attitudes about climate change, and apply that knowledge to become better climate communicators.

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Readings

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Advancing the Science of Climate Change
  • Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol. II

Module 1 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Module 1 Introduction

Climate Backgrounder

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Climate Backgrounder

It's Real and Scientists Agree

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • It's Real and Scientists Agree

It's Us

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • It's Us

Future Projections

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Future Projections

Quiz 1.1

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1.1

Readings

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Fourth National Climate Assessment

Module 2 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Introduction

Physical Changes: Temperature, Precipitation, and Hydrology

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Physical Changes: Temperature, Precipitation, and Hydrology

Sea Level Rise and Ocean Acidification

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Sea Level Rise and Ocean Acidification

Impacts on Ecosystems

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Impacts on Ecosystems

Impacts to Infrastructure

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Impacts to Infrastructure

Human Dimensions of Impacts

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Human Dimensions of Impacts

Quiz 1.2

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1.2

Readings

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Global Warming's Six Americas,

Module 3 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction

Credible Sources

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Credible Sources

How is Scientific Information Unique?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • How is Science Information Unique?

Talking to Others About Climate Change

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Talking to Others About Climate Change
  • Talking to Others About Climate Change, Part 2

Interview with Heidi Roop

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Interview with Heidi Roop

Assessments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Climate in the News

1 Peer Review

  • Having a Climate Conversation

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  • Climate in the News: Quiz Instructions

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Explore the science behind human-caused climate change in this foundational course by Coursera. Delve into greenhouse gases, future climate projections, and the impact on ecosystems and communities. Learn how political beliefs shape climate attitudes and enhance your communication skills on this crucial topic. Perfect for beginners, the course spans 360 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for anyone eager to understand and address climate change.

Joseph Casola
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Joseph Casola