ENVIRON 108CN
Climate Change: The Physical Science Basis
Prasad S. Kasibhatla
Description from DukeHub
Climate change is one of the defining challenges facing humanity today. The goal of this first-year seminar is to develop a fundamental and integrated understanding of the physical science basis of climate change. We will begin with a discussion of the physical science of climate change and explore the potential societal consequences of a changing climate. We will then focus on understanding the sources of greenhouse gases, explore the potential of alternative low-carbon and carbon-free energy sources in the context of stabilizing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. We will also discuss geoengineering options to mitigate clinate change Finally, we will delve into specific strategies for tackling climate change in Duke University's Climate Action Plan.
Skills
No skill passed the confidence bar. Weak matches go to review instead of this page: an AI pass that has to quote the description, then a person.
AI-resilient: 0 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
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