Solving the Climate and Carbon Challenge

Catalog description

Explore the critical aspects of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon management, reduction and removal. Through a series of engaging lectures, students will gain an understanding of the current state and future trends of climate and carbon challenges in the 21st century, Including the impacts and projections of climate change, the social cost of carbon, climate justice, the carbon cycle, and non-CO2 greenhouse gases. The course will cover the state of the art in emissions mitigation technologies and strategies, along with carbon dioxide removal approaches, to equip students with the knowledge and tools that are currently being explored for developing scalable carbon reduction strategies. The course will also delve into policy, economics, and social systems solutions, including international, national, and state-level climate policies, carbon markets, climate financing, and the role of innovation in addressing climate change. Students will also