This course explores and critically analyzes historical and contemporary climate policies (e.g. Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement). Political issues pertaining to energy sources, such as nuclear energy, will be reviewed. The course will focus on understanding key climate principles and terms surrounding policy development, specifically for low-income or developing countries/communities. Further, this course explores up-to-date technologies that are used in climate analysis.
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This course explores and critically analyzes historical and contemporary climate policies (e.g. Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement). Political issues pertaining to energy sources, such as nuclear energy, will be reviewed. The course will focus on understanding key climate principles and terms surrounding policy development, specifically for low-income or developing countries/communities. Further, this course explores up-to-date technologies that are used in climate analysis.
This course explores and critically analyzes historical and contemporary climate policies (e.g. Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement). Political issues pertaining to energy sources, such as nuclear energy, will be reviewed. The course will focus on understanding key climate principles and terms surrounding policy development, specifically for low-income or developing countries/communities. Further, this course explores up-to-date technologies that are used in climate analysis.
This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together faculty from CU Boulder’s departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. The degree offers targeted courses, short 8-week sessions, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Admission is based on performance in three preliminary courses, not academic history. CU degrees on Coursera are ideal for recent graduates or working professionals. Learn more:
MS in Data Science: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder
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Global Energy Policies
In this module, you will delve into critical aspects of energy and environmental governance, starting with an exploration of global climate policies and their effectiveness. The focus then shifts to understanding the historical development and contemporary debates surrounding nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels, examining its potential roles and challenges. The module concludes with an exploration of future energy landscapes, emphasizing renewable energy sources and their policy incentives in the United States.
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Reach out to professionals in the field
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Connect with professionals in climate policy, energy, or related fields to gain insights and guidance.
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Identify professionals in your desired field.
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Send personalized emails or LinkedIn messages introducing yourself and expressing your interest in connecting.
Read 'The Sixth Extinction' by Elizabeth Kolbert
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Gain insights on the history and potential future of climate change and extinctions from this Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
View
The Sixth Extinction (Tenth Anniversary Edition)
on Amazon
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Read 'The Sixth Extinction' by Elizabeth Kolbert.
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Take notes and highlight important passages.
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Reflect on the implications of the book for understanding climate change and its consequences.
Explore online tutorials on renewable energy technologies
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Enhance your knowledge of renewable energy sources and technologies through guided online tutorials.
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Identify reputable online platforms or educational institutions that offer tutorials on renewable energy.
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Choose tutorials that align with your interests and learning goals.
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Follow the tutorials, take notes, and complete any interactive exercises.
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Compile a list of resources on climate change adaptation
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Gather and organize relevant materials to enhance your understanding of climate change adaptation strategies.
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Climate Change Adaptation
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Search for articles, reports, and websites on climate change adaptation.
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Review and select resources that provide valuable insights and practical information.
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Organize the resources into categories or themes for easy reference.
Solve nuclear chemistry practice problems
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Supplement your knowledge by working through nuclear chemistry problems.
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Find a set of nuclear chemistry practice problems online or in a textbook.
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Work through the problems, making sure to show your work and explain your reasoning.
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Check your answers and identify any areas where you need more practice.
Analyze climate data and trends
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Develop your skills in interpreting and working with climate data to assess trends and patterns.
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Access datasets from reputable sources such as NASA or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Use data visualization tools to create graphs, charts, and maps that illustrate climate trends.
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Analyze the data to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential causes of climate change.
Design an infographic on the impacts of climate change
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Create an infographic to visually represent and communicate the impacts of climate change.
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Climate Change
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Gather data and research on the impacts of climate change.
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Choose a design format and layout for your infographic.
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Create visuals, charts, and graphs to represent the data.
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Write concise and informative text to accompany the visuals.
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Finalize and share your infographic online or in a presentation.
Develop a climate action plan for your community
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Apply your knowledge and skills to create a tangible plan for addressing climate change in your local community.
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Sustainability
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Research best practices and case studies of successful climate action plans.
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Gather data and assess the current greenhouse gas emissions and vulnerabilities in your community.
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Engage with community stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and local government, to gather input and support.
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Develop specific goals, strategies, and actions for reducing emissions and building resilience.
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Create a comprehensive report outlining the plan and its implementation strategy.
Reach out to professionals in the field
Show steps
Connect with professionals in climate policy, energy, or related fields to gain insights and guidance.
Browse courses on
Networking
Show steps
- Identify professionals in your desired field.
- Send personalized emails or LinkedIn messages introducing yourself and expressing your interest in connecting.
Read 'The Sixth Extinction' by Elizabeth Kolbert
Show steps
Gain insights on the history and potential future of climate change and extinctions from this Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
View
The Sixth Extinction (Tenth Anniversary Edition)
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read 'The Sixth Extinction' by Elizabeth Kolbert.
- Take notes and highlight important passages.
- Reflect on the implications of the book for understanding climate change and its consequences.
Explore online tutorials on renewable energy technologies
Show steps
Enhance your knowledge of renewable energy sources and technologies through guided online tutorials.
Show steps
- Identify reputable online platforms or educational institutions that offer tutorials on renewable energy.
- Choose tutorials that align with your interests and learning goals.
- Follow the tutorials, take notes, and complete any interactive exercises.
Compile a list of resources on climate change adaptation
Show steps
Gather and organize relevant materials to enhance your understanding of climate change adaptation strategies.
Browse courses on
Climate Change Adaptation
Show steps
- Search for articles, reports, and websites on climate change adaptation.
- Review and select resources that provide valuable insights and practical information.
- Organize the resources into categories or themes for easy reference.
Solve nuclear chemistry practice problems
Show steps
Supplement your knowledge by working through nuclear chemistry problems.
Show steps
- Find a set of nuclear chemistry practice problems online or in a textbook.
- Work through the problems, making sure to show your work and explain your reasoning.
- Check your answers and identify any areas where you need more practice.
Analyze climate data and trends
Show steps
Develop your skills in interpreting and working with climate data to assess trends and patterns.
Show steps
- Access datasets from reputable sources such as NASA or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Use data visualization tools to create graphs, charts, and maps that illustrate climate trends.
- Analyze the data to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential causes of climate change.
Design an infographic on the impacts of climate change
Show steps
Create an infographic to visually represent and communicate the impacts of climate change.
Browse courses on
Climate Change
Show steps
- Gather data and research on the impacts of climate change.
- Choose a design format and layout for your infographic.
- Create visuals, charts, and graphs to represent the data.
- Write concise and informative text to accompany the visuals.
- Finalize and share your infographic online or in a presentation.
Develop a climate action plan for your community
Show steps
Apply your knowledge and skills to create a tangible plan for addressing climate change in your local community.
Browse courses on
Sustainability
Show steps
- Research best practices and case studies of successful climate action plans.
- Gather data and assess the current greenhouse gas emissions and vulnerabilities in your community.
- Engage with community stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and local government, to gather input and support.
- Develop specific goals, strategies, and actions for reducing emissions and building resilience.
- Create a comprehensive report outlining the plan and its implementation strategy.
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