Human Impacts of Global Climate Change
“We’re all gonna die; we’re all gonna drown; we’re all gonna fry; we’re all gonna freeze.” Has media coverage of climate change got you confused? This eight-session course will look at each aspect of global climate change (including global warming, sealevel rise, drought, flooding, and extreme weather) using straightforward language — no sophisticated mathematical formulas, no fancy theoretical models, no impractical policy proposals, no magic bullets. Just plain talk. For each topic, we will look at the underlying causes, current observations and trends, future expectations, and realistic mitigation methods. By the end of this course, you should be better able to understand global climate change and to follow its evolution into the next decade.
Ken Verosub is distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Davis. His interests range from understanding the Earth’s magnetic field to deciphering the Earth’s climate. At present, he is studying the interface between geologic processes and human activity.
This is a Livestream + Recorded Course
- Classes will stream live on the scheduled day and time.
- Classes will also be recorded. Videos will post the Friday of each week.
- Course materials, including videos, will remain available to view and enjoy through March 25.
- All links and materials will be posted in the Member Dashboard. Learn more.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Wednesday, January 19 and ends on Wednesday, March 9.
- Classes will run for eight weeks at 1.5 hours per session.