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.
Offert par
Spécialisation Exploring Our Responses to Climate ChangeUniversité du Colorado à BoulderÀ propos de ce cours
2 307 consultations récentes
Dates limites flexibles
Réinitialisez les dates limites selon votre disponibilité.
Certificat partageable
Obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous terminez
100 % en ligne
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Cours 3 sur 3 dans le
Niveau débutant
Approx. 6 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais
Ce que vous allez apprendre
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
Dates limites flexibles
Réinitialisez les dates limites selon votre disponibilité.
Certificat partageable
Obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous terminez
100 % en ligne
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Cours 3 sur 3 dans le
Niveau débutant
Approx. 6 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais
Offert par
Université du Colorado à 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.
Programme de cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
2 heures pour terminer
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 heures pour terminer
8 vidéos (Total 56 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
2 heures pour terminer
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 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 51 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
3 heures pour terminer
Taking Climate Action
This module provides examples and resources for taking climate action on your own.
3 heures pour terminer
7 vidéos (Total 54 min), 1 lecture, 3 quiz
À propos du Spécialisation Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change
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.
Foire Aux Questions
Quand aurai-je accès aux vidéos de cours et aux devoirs ?
À quoi ai-je droit si je m'abonne à cette Spécialisation ?
Une aide financière est-elle possible ?
D'autres questions ? Visitez le Centre d'Aide pour les Étudiants.
