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Climate Insights 101

Module 1: Climate Science Basics

Module 1 of the Climate Insights 101 short course series includes an introduction to the series and four 30-minute lessons. Next year will see the launch of Module 2 (Regional Climate Change and its Impacts), Module 3 (Adaptation) and Module 4 (Mitigation).

Easily accessible mini versions of the below lessons are also available. Check out "Climate Insights: bite size" on YouTube.

Climate Insights 101 Trailer
Introduction


Introduction

Lesson 1: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse Effect

Lesson 2: Mother Nature's Influence
Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse Effect
Mother Nature's Influence

Lesson 3: Observable Changes

Lesson 4: An Introduction to Climate Modelling
Observable Changes
Climate Modelling

Also available on YouTube:

Clear the Air - common climate change myths are refuted in less than two minutes.

Climate Insights bite size: making climate science accessible and easily digestible.

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