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Climate change education

sustainable environments

Juan Paredes and Emma Naslud-Hadley

In this course, we explore the components of landscapes and natural disasters. We emphasize human actions that impact the environment, both in terms of modification and preservation. Additionally, we explore concepts related to cities, megacities, and sustainable environments. The course also delves into the connection between the environment, health, and diseases."

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0. Welcome to the course 
In this course, we explore the components of landscapes and natural disasters. We emphasize human actions that impact the environment, both in terms of modification and preservation. Additionally, we explore concepts related to cities, megacities, and sustainable environments. The course also delves into the connection between the environment, health, and diseases."
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Module 1: Landscape and climate change
This module addresses concepts related to the water cycle and how human actions at both individual and global levels impact this cycle. Additionally, it describes the primary consequences of these actions. Finally, it explores how living organisms adapt to climate change.
Module 2: Sustainable environments
In this module, concepts related to cities, sustainability, and responsible individual consumption are developed. Additionally, it presents how consumption affects climate change and health.

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Know what's good
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Explores landscape elements and natural disasters, making this course valuable for students in the field of geoscience
Discusses human impacts and modification of the environment, including preservation methods, which enhances its relevance to environmental science
Examines ideas about sustainable environments, consumption, and habits, providing practical knowledge for sustainability enthusiasts
Investigates the relationship between the environment and health, making it suitable for students interested in public health and environmental policies
Facilitated by experienced instructors, Juan Paredes and Emma Naslud-Hadley, who bring expertise and academic recognition in the field
Harnessing multiple learning resources like videos, readings, and discussions ensures a dynamic learning experience

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Learners who complete Climate change education: sustainable environments will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability Consultants give advice on sustainability to businesses and organizations. This course has a whole module, 2, dedicated to "sustainable" environments. It explores cities, megacities, and concepts related to responsible individual consumption and the impacts of climate change and health.
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultants assess, control, and investigate environmental hazards. Our course is particularly relevant to this field because it covers module 1's impact of human actions on the water cycle. Climate change and sustainability are major areas of interest for Environmental Consultants, and this course can help build a foundation of knowledge in these areas.
Urban Planner
Urban Planners develop plans for cities and towns. This course will introduce you to concepts related to cities, megacities, and sustainable environments, giving you valuable knowledge in these areas. It can be particularly useful in the area of sustainable urban development.
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Engineers design solutions to environmental problems. The course covers the components of landscapes and natural disasters, how human actions impact the environment, and concepts related to sustainable environments. Understanding these topics is essential for success as an Environmental Engineer.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists conduct research, collect data, and review current environmental issues. Through this course, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of human actions' impact on the environment and climate change. This knowledge and research can contribute to a successful career as an Environmental Scientist.
Climate Scientist
Climate Scientists study the climate and its changes. This course will give you a strong foundation of knowledge in climate change, one of the most crucial areas of study for Climate Scientists. You will learn about the components of landscapes and natural disasters and human impacts on the environment.
Renewable Energy Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineers design and develop renewable energy systems. The course covers the impact of human actions on the environment and explores concepts related to sustainable environments. This knowledge is essential for designing sustainable renewable energy systems.
Environmental Educator
Environmental Educators teach about the environment and its importance. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to teach about climate change, natural disasters, and sustainable environments, all of which are crucial topics for Environmental Educators.
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Lawyers specialize in environmental law. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of environmental issues, including climate change, natural disasters, and sustainable environments, which are all important areas of law for Environmental Lawyers.
Climate Policy Analyst
Climate Policy Analysts analyze climate policies. Our course can help build a foundation in climate change and sustainability, giving you a competitive advantage as a Climate Policy Analyst. You will learn about the impacts of human actions on the environment and explore concepts related to sustainable environments.
Environmental Journalist
Environmental Journalists report on environmental issues. This course will give you a strong foundation in climate change, natural disasters, and sustainable environments, equipping you to cover these topics effectively as an Environmental Journalist.
Natural Resource Manager
Natural Resource Managers manage natural resources. This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the components of landscapes, natural disasters, and human impacts on the environment. This knowledge is essential for making informed decisions about natural resource management.
GIS Analyst
GIS Analysts use geographic information systems to analyze spatial data. This course will give you the knowledge to understand the components of landscapes and natural disasters. This knowledge can be applied to spatial data analysis in various fields.
Environmental Activist
Environmental Activists advocate for environmental protection. This course may be extremely helpful in equipping you with knowledge about climate change, natural disasters, and sustainable environments. This knowledge can empower you to advocate for change and create positive environmental outcomes.
Environmental Photographer
Environmental Photographers specialize in capturing images of the environment. This course may be helpful in understanding the components of landscapes and natural disasters. You will learn about the impact of human actions on the environment and explore concepts related to sustainable environments.

Reading list

We've selected 16 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Climate change education: sustainable environments.
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the science of climate change, and it provides a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the issue.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the history of extinctions, and it offers a valuable perspective on the current extinction crisis.
Explores the factors that have led to the collapse of past civilizations, and it offers valuable insights into the challenges that we face today.
Helped to launch the modern environmental movement, and it remains a powerful indictment of the dangers of pesticides.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a group of people who are connected to trees, and it offers a powerful meditation on the importance of the natural world.
Lyrical and moving meditation on the natural world, and it offers a valuable perspective on the relationship between humans and the environment.
Provides a chilling and realistic look at the potential consequences of climate change, and it must-read for anyone who wants to understand the stakes.
Provides a comprehensive economic analysis of climate change, and it valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the economic costs of inaction.
Explores the history of climate change denial, and it valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the tactics used by those who seek to undermine climate science.
Provides a detailed look at the potential consequences of different levels of global warming, and it valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the risks we face.
Powerful and provocative exploration of the cultural and psychological barriers to addressing climate change.
Argues that climate change symptom of a deeper systemic crisis, and it calls for a radical transformation of our economic and political systems.

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