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Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

About

The third course of the Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health specialization will introduce you to two major environmental health challenges facing the world today. The first is climate change –the preeminent threat to public health today, and a threat that will impact every human and ecosystem on the planet. We will evaluate the causes and impacts of climate change, as well as policies and approaches that can be used to reduce the impacts of climate change on human health. The second is sustainability, a concept that can be applied to reduce the impacts of human activities on the environment as well as human health. We will explore different sustainability frameworks, as well as the effects of different energy generation sources on the environment and public health.

Modules

Welcome to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself

1 Videos

  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

3 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • Community Engagement
  • Help Us Learn More About You!

Introduction to Climate Change

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Climate Change
  • Indicators of Climate Change

Impacts of Climate Change

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Climate Change and Rising Tides

4 Videos

  • Global Impacts of Changes in Climate
  • National and Local Impacts of Changes in Climate
  • Health Impacts of Climate Change
  • High vs. Low Income Country Impacts

1 Readings

  • The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change

Overview of Responses to Climate Change

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Mitigation vs. Adaptation

1 Readings

  • Optional: Explore NASA Climate Change Website

Climate Change Policies

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Evaluation of Climate Change Policies Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Climate Change in Country

3 Videos

  • Global Climate Change Policy
  • National and Local Climate Change Policy
  • Evaluating Climate Change Policy

The Future of Climate Change

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Carbon Footprint Calculator
  • Week 2 Quiz

2 Readings

  • Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Global Health
  • Optional: Other Personal Carbon Footprint Calculators

Introduction to Sustainability

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Ways to Increase Sustainability in Your Personal Life

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Sustainability and Energy

Energy Sources

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Types of Energy Sources - Contribution to Pollution
  • Energy sources and CO2
  • The Problem with Coal
  • Efficiency

1 Readings

  • Energy Efficiency

Approaches to Sustainability

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

2 Videos

  • Sustainability Frameworks
  • Next Steps in Addressing Sustainability and Energy Issues

2 Readings

  • Policies for Accelerating Access to Clean Energy, Improving Health, Advancing Development, and Mitigating Climate Change
  • Health Impact Assessment of Global Climate Change

Final Course Assessment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Required: Climate Change Case Peer-Review Assignment

Course Wrap-Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Recap on Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

Auto Summary

Discover the intricate connections between our environment and public health with the comprehensive course "Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health." Designed for those passionate about Science & Engineering, this foundational course is part of the broader Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health specialization. Led by esteemed instructors from Coursera, this course delves into two critical environmental challenges: climate change and sustainability. Gain a deep understanding of climate change, its causes, and its widespread impacts on both human health and ecosystems. Learn about various policies and strategies to mitigate these effects. Additionally, explore the principles of sustainability and how they can be implemented to minimize the negative consequences of human activities on the environment and public health. Examine different sustainability frameworks and assess the environmental and health impacts of various energy sources. With a total duration of 1020 minutes, this engaging course is accessible through a Starter subscription. It is ideal for anyone beginning their journey in environmental health, providing essential knowledge and practical approaches to addressing these global challenges. Join us and become part of the solution to create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Richard Neitzel
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Richard Neitzel