Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3

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Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3

This course is part of Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions Specialization

Instructor: Veerabhadran Ramanathan, PhD

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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Learn at your own pace

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There are 6 modules in this course

In the third course, we build on the scientific framework and multifaceted solutions approach to establish the importance of an international approach. We explore the challenges to implementation, along with practical techniques to mitigate the obstacles.

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7 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 49 minutes

Introduction to Local Solutions [K. Pezzoli, 4:36] 5 minutes
Localization and the Bioregional Transition [K. Pezzoli, 9:44] 10 minutes
Green Infrastructure, Ecosystems & Climate Action Plans [K. Pezzoli, 5:44] 6 minutes
Trees and Urban Forests [K. Pezzoli, 7:53] 8 minutes
Food Forests [K. Pezzoli, 8:59] 9 minutes
Food Waste, Energy, and Soil [K. Pezzoli, 5:45] 6 minutes
Make Change Happen: Priorities for Action [K. Pezzoli, 6:27] 6 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Lesson 3-1: Overview 10 minutes
Instructor Biographies 10 minutes
Textbook for the week 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

3-1: Knowledge Check 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

3-1: Discuss Key Issues 10 minutes

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 50 minutes

Introduction to International Governance [D. Victor, 4:23] 4 minutes
Needed International Governance Institutions [D. Victor, 9:11] 9 minutes
Brief History of Climate Diplomacy [D. Victor, 11:22] 11 minutes
The Paris Agreement [D. Victor, 7:21] 7 minutes
Six Implementation Challenges [D. Victor, 17:21] 17 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Lesson 3-2: Overview 10 minutes
Instructor Biographies 10 minutes
Textbook for the week 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

3-2: Knowledge Check 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

3-2: Discuss Key Issues 10 minutes

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 84 minutes

Introduction to Economics: Impact and Policy [M. Auffhammer, 3:10] 3 minutes
The Mitigation Challenge [M. Auffhammer, 18:50] 19 minutes
Economic Impacts of Climate Change [M. Auffhammer, 11:30] 11 minutes
Economic Regulation: Overcoming Market Failure [M. Auffhammer, 19:22] 19 minutes
Technological & Economic Challenges [S. Davis, 13:38] 14 minutes
Political & Behavioral Challenges [S. Davis, 17:36] 18 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Lesson 3-3: Overview 10 minutes
Instructor Biographies 10 minutes
Textbook for the week 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

3-3: Knowledge Check 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

3-3: Discuss Key Issues 10 minutes

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

3 videos Total 44 minutes

Introduction to Market-Based Climate Policy [M. Jacobsen, 2:53] 3 minutes
Current Climate Policy & Carbon Prices [M. Jacobsen, 15:50] 16 minutes
Incentives in the Automobile Sector [M. Jacobsen, 25:30] 26 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Lesson 3-4: Overview 10 minutes
Instructor Biographies 10 minutes
Textbook for the week 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

3-4: Knowledge Check 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

3-4: Discuss Key Issues 10 minutes

What's included

7 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 59 minutes

Introduction to Lessons from California [D. Press, 1:55] 2 minutes
50 Years of California Policies: Air Quality [D. Press, 7:30] 8 minutes
50 Years of California Policies: Energy [D. Press, 12:34] 13 minutes
California: Big State & Small Energy Demand [D. Victor, 8:48] 9 minutes
California's Climate Change Policies: AB 32 2006 [D. Victor, 10:12] 10 minutes
Lessons from California: AB 32 Policies & Implementation [D. Victor, 8:30] 8 minutes
Lessons from California: Beyond AB 32 [D. Victor, 9:18] 9 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Lesson 3-5: Overview 10 minutes
Instructor Biographies 10 minutes
Textbook for the week 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

3-5: Knowledge Check 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

3-5: Discuss Key Issues 10 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 45 minutes

Living Laboratories [V. Ramanathan, 9:36] 10 minutes
What Role Can Universities Play? [M. St. Clair, 8:52] 9 minutes
University of California (UC)'s Carbon Footprint & Climate Solutions [M. St. Clair, 14:59] 15 minutes
University of California (UC)'s Education Footprint [M. St. Clair, 11:05] 11 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Instructor Biographies 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

3-6: Knowledge Check 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

3-6: Discuss Key Issues 10 minutes

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Veerabhadran Ramanathan, PhD

University of California San Diego

3 Courses 640 learners

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University of California San Diego

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