This course is part of the Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization

Joseph Casola

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Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

About this Course

This course focuses on the climate impacts occurring and expected to occur across the United States. Our approach will be regional and sectoral, with consideration of impacts on water resources, transportation, energy, agriculture, forests, health, and coastal/marine resources. We will also look at how you can apply information about climate risks to motivate climate action in your household, in your community, or in your workplace.

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Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Navigate the National Climate Assessment as a resource for information about impacts and adaptation

Describe how place and context relate to climate risk and potential mitigation and adaptation choices

Identify opportunities for communities, governments, and businesses to manage climate risks

Explain the challenges and competing interests that make climate change a difficult issue for communities, governments, and businesses to address

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization

Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

Joseph Casola

Instructor

Masters of the Environment

87 Learners

3 Courses

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University of Colorado Boulder

CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Sectoral Impacts and Adaptation

Climate change affects almost all sectors of our economy. This module will summarize key messages regarding these impacts, drawing upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 56 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

8 videos

Introduction to to the NCA8m

Water5m

Transportation6m

Energy7m

Agriculture5m

Forests6m

Human Health7m

Coasts and Oceans9m

1 reading

Fourth National Climate Assessment10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz 3.130m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Regional Impacts and Adaptation

Across the country, climate impacts are occurring. These impacts often affect the places and resources that are intertwined with our livelihoods and identities. This module takes a regional approach, drawing upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 51 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

6 videos

East (NE and SE)6m

West (SW and NW)8m

Middle (Midwest and GP)9m

Alaska8m

Islands (HI and Caribbean)7m

Interview with David Reidmiller10m

1 reading

Fourth National Climate Assessment10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz 3.230m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Taking Climate Action

This module provides examples and resources for taking climate action on your own.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 54 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

7 videos

Module 3 Introduction2m

Household13m

Community - Part 17m

Community - Part 29m

Business - Part 1 7m

Business - Part 28m

Where Do You Fit?4m

1 reading

Quiz Instructions10m

2 practice exercises

Quiz 3.330m

Reflecting on Climate Risks and Climate Actions30m

About the Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization

In this specialization, learners will gain familiarity with the key information sources that constitute the scientific consensus on the human causes of climate change and its associated impacts. We will explore the options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for impacts, drawing heavily from the Fourth US National Climate Assessment. The ultimate goal of the specialization is to empower learners to formulate their own plans for reducing emissions and adapting to future impacts, appropriate for their respective households, communities, and workplaces.

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