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Tim Lenton,
Damien Mansell,
and
Liam Taylor
Topics Covered
- What are ‘tipping points’?
- Recognising early warning signals for major tipping points
- Tipping points in the climate system - Arctic, Amazon and Circulation systems
- Tipping Points and policy
- Links between tipping points and social systems - Syrian droughts and conflict
- Positive tipping points - influencing behavioural change and collective action
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In-depth study of tipping points
This short course is a great way to get an in-depth look at tipping points in relation to climate change. The course is well-organized and provides a good overview of the topic, with a focus on both the natural world and the human world. The course also discusses the importance of early warning signals for major tipping points and the links between tipping points and social systems.
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Examines the factors that can lead to the collapse of societies. Diamond argues that societies that fail to adapt to changing circumstances are more likely to collapse.
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Explores the history of mass extinctions and the role that humans are playing in the current extinction crisis.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the science, economics, and politics of climate change. Mann argues that we need to take urgent action to address the climate crisis.
Explores the potential consequences of unchecked climate change. Wallace-Wells argues that we need to prepare for a future in which the Earth is no longer habitable for humans.
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Was one of the first to popularize the concept of climate change. McKibben argues that we have entered a new era in which human activity is having a profound impact on the Earth's ecosystems.
Examines the ways in which climate change is affecting our culture and society. Ghosh argues that we need to find new ways to talk about climate change and its potential consequences.
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Presents a detailed plan for reversing global warming. Hawken argues that we need to focus on solutions that are both scalable and affordable.
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Provides a hopeful vision for the future. Figueres argues that we can still avoid the worst effects of climate change if we take action now.
Is the most comprehensive assessment of climate change ever produced. It provides a detailed overview of the science, impacts, and solutions to climate change.
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Examines the factors that can lead to the collapse of societies. Diamond argues that societies that fail to adapt to changing circumstances are more likely to collapse.
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Explores the history of mass extinctions and the role that humans are playing in the current extinction crisis.
Explores the potential consequences of unchecked climate change. Wallace-Wells argues that we need to prepare for a future in which the Earth is no longer habitable for humans.
Provides a comprehensive and sobering look at the potential consequences of climate change, exploring the potential impacts on human civilization and the environment.
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Presents a detailed plan for reversing climate change, outlining 100 solutions that could potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Explores the history of mass extinctions and discusses the potential for a sixth extinction event caused by climate change.
Examines the reasons why people disagree about climate change, exploring the role of politics, ideology, and cognitive biases.
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Was one of the first to raise public awareness about climate change, and it remains a classic work on the subject.
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Investigates the tactics used by climate change deniers to spread misinformation and delay action.
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Examines the factors that have led to the collapse of past civilizations, and it draws lessons for the future.
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Explores the concept of tipping points, moments when a small change can lead to a large-scale change. Gladwell draws on examples from a variety of fields, including marketing, sociology, and public health, to illustrate how tipping points can occur.
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