What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

There are 4 modules in this course

What is the evidence for climate change? What key concepts describe the physical science of climate change? And are there ways to predict how the climate could change in the future? This short course provides everyone an entry-level overview of climate change science, with no science background needed! By the end of the course, you should be able to explain the causes of climate change and its impacts. Along the way, you’ll be given opportunities to consider how to apply this knowledge in your own life or career. Learning about climate science is the first step in your journey to becoming a more engaged global citizen as you help determine our planet’s future.

The Climate System

Drivers of Climate Change: Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Aerosols

Future Climate Change Scenarios

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