Climate and the Hydrosphere
Climate and the Hydrosphere Reading Module A short reading by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Center for Science Education that summarizes the hydrosphere and its role in determining the climate of planet Earth. This overview reading can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change […]
What is the Hydrosphere?
What is the Hydrosphere? Reading Module A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the hydrosphere is. This resource can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change and the role of the hydrosphere. This reading includes overview discussions on the following topics: […]
Overview of the “Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change”
Overview of the “Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change” Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas Stern for the Government of the United Kingdom which contains a compilation of the scientific evidence of human caused climate change, its analysis through economic theory, and possible climate policies. […]
Climate Action and Capitalism
Climate Action and Capitalism Audio An audio conversation between Jason Jay, director of the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, and Rajesh Kasturirangan and Curt Newton, from The Climate Conversations, to discuss the role of market forces and government regulation in climate action. They discuss the theoretical framework of capitalism – its heroic value as well as […]
What is the Lithosphere?
What is the Lithosphere? Reading Module A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the lithosphere or geosphere is. This resource can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change and the role of the geosphere. This reading includes overview discussions on the […]
Economics and Global Climate Change
Economics and Global Climate Change Reading A reading to learn about the economic analysis of climate change, and various economic policies for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Students will read about and discuss topics on the economics of global climate change. These topics include trends and projections for global climate, cost-benefit studies of global climate […]
Climate Change and Trade Policies
Climate Change and Trade Policies Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/ laboratory activity by Alan Green, Stetson University, that uses a team debate approach for a two-step discussion on trade policies. The first step is a discussion on the long term trend of declining employment in manufacturing in the U.S. The second step is a discussion on […]
What is the Cryosphere?
What is the Cryosphere? Reading Module A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the cryosphere is. This resource can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change and the role of the cryosphere. This reading includes overview discussions on the following topics: […]
Economic Trade-offs
Economic Trade-offs Teaching Module A teaching module titled ‘Choices’ from a course on climate change by the Fraser Institute. This teachingmodule will help students understand the importance of trade-offs and evaluate the costs and benefits ofclimate change proposals. Students will learn about carbon emissions, trade-offs, opportunity costs, and resource use. They will beexposed to two […]
Air Travel and Carbon Offset
Air Travel and Carbon Offset Audio/Reading A short audio and reading by MPR News on ‘Carbon Offset’ that gives an overview of what carbon offsets mean and how you can purchase them. It talks about the emission reduction that is linked to the travel industry through the principle of carbon credit. Students will learn about […]