Overview
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Explore a comprehensive 30-minute video series that delves into the scientific evidence behind climate change and its causes. Learn about the definition of climate, Earth's warming trends, greenhouse gases, increased emissions, warming projections, solar influence, and natural cycles through seven distinct chapters. Gain insights into how researchers have developed the current understanding of recent climate change, based on content from the National Research Council.
Syllabus
What is Climate? Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 1
Is Earth Warming? Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 2
Greenhouse Gases: Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 3
Increased Emissions: Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 4
How Much Warming? Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 5
Solar Influence: Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 6
Natural Cycles: Climate Change, Lines of Evidence: Chapter 7
Taught by
The National Academies of Sciences
Reviews
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Compact course explaining the basics of climate change. Plenty of graphs and diagrams help with understanding.