In this course, learners will identify the types of actions that we can pursue to address climate change. These actions fall into two broad categories: 1) mitigation, which refers to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance carbon sinks, and 2) adaptation, which refers to our preparations for climate impacts. We will explore the technologies, programs, and policies related to both mitigation and adaptation. Learners should leave the course with an improved ability to identify and evaluate climate actions undertaken by communities, governments, and businesses.
This course is part of the Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization
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Explain the overall goals of mitigation and adaptation policies
Describe the primary sources of and recent trends in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States
Explain the concept of climate risk, and describe its components
Provide examples of mitigation policies and adaptation efforts
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Overview of Climate Action
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 19 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Reducing Emissions
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 95 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Managing Climate Risk Through Adaptation
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 43 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
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