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

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Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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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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Course 3 of 3 in the

Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization

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Approx. 6 hours to complete

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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

Flexible deadlines

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

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Joseph Casola

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Masters of the Environment

6,459 Learners

3 Courses

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Sectoral Impacts and Adaptation

2 hours to complete

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

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Regional Impacts and Adaptation

2 hours to complete

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

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Taking Climate Action

3 hours to complete

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

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PLANNING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN MIND

by SBJun 12, 2022

Really nice instruction on how to tap into further planning resources, both government and private. Very useful information!

by ADDec 11, 2022

Very interesting topic which will definitely influence not only my commitment to climate change, risks and mitigations but on a personal level as well.

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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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