Description
Global warming is one of the most significant challenges of the century and tackling it in the most effective way requires a good understanding of its physical, social and financial aspects. The Science and Engineering of Climate Change course offers an introduction to the science of climate change and to the existing technologies to mitigate its effects.
Are we sure that the climate is changing? How confident are we that climate change is anthropogenic? Are we heading for a climate catastrophe? Why are greenhouse gases associated with global warming? What options do we have to cope with these facts? Which of the many proposals are realistic, and which are just wishful thinking? By the end of this course, you will have the necessary conceptual tools to provide your own answers to these questions.
This MOOC is divided into four modules. With the first two you will understand how scientists measure climate and its evolution, how climate models work and how greenhouse gases within the atmosphere play a central role in determining the climate. The last two modules introduce the main technologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions and carbon concentration in the atmosphere, and, in the light of the facts explained in the first part of the course, explain how these technologies can be best combined.
The MOOC is for those who want to understand not only the basics of climate-change science, but also what we can really and effectively do to curb the present trend in the planet’s temperatures. No previous knowledge is required.
Reviews
Davide Goruppi 1 year ago
Thank you to Mr Rebonato: complexe topics become clear thanks to your precise and pragmatic approach.
Patrick Murer 1 year ago
very insightful and scientific : facts and science with limited opinions… very usefull and insightful
JL B 1 year ago
At last a scientific lecture on climate change and means to (try to) tackle it.
waqar manzoor 1 year ago
I have learned many things
Jakob Smit 12 months ago
Super interesting, and Professor Riccardo is excellent.
Gombert 12 months ago
This course is key to understand the basics and to grasp the complexities of Science & Engineering of Climate Change
Gioele Basso 11 months ago
The lectures were well explained and the topics were really interesting. I appreciated the critical position taken by the professor during some discussions. I reccomend this course to who would like to understand why climate change is happening and what are the strategies we should consider.
Patricia Crowley 11 months ago
Great information, great instructor – very relevant to current day issues.
massimo mannori 10 months ago
Prof. Rebonato is higly talented in presenting complex topics in an easy understanble way, linking science with economics and potential political strategies.
Joy Anjora 10 months ago
Nice Teacher, esay to understand
Supapit Tiansuwan 10 months ago
very fun and gain lots of knowledge
Nadia Poilane 9 months ago
very good presenter
venkataraman ganesan 9 months ago
Extremely insighful and useful.
Ninah Marjorie Nakiyimba 8 months ago
it was insighful
Danillo Nakano 6 months ago
Good overview on Climate Change and covering diverse aspects on the engineering and science behind it.
Victor Grimblatt 5 months ago
Very good course, very nice material
Ross Hamilton 4 months ago
Excellently presented, clear, informative, at the right level but with enough data and follow up materials to dig in and master the subject. Very enjoyable. Appreciated the ability to follow along with slides and the transcript also.
Vikki Yuen-Fong Tang 4 months ago
The course is comprehensive and informative. The course instructor explained the materials very well. Excellent instructor!
john paul efe 4 months ago
learned a ton with the science of climate change. it was informative and engaging. this is my fisrt course in coursera. I’m looking forward to learn more about climate change and how to mitigate its effect.
Lindsay Renaud 3 months ago
Engaging and well-researched lectures and materials.
Rashid Rasul 3 months ago
Excellent, factual and enlightening course. Stating the facts and debunking the myths and popular but inaccurate statements.
Julie Maude Rufino 3 months ago
excellent professor, fascinating topics
Lucio San Pedro 2 months ago
It is a very complete course, with a very professional and qualified teacher.
Soledad Chino 3 weeks ago
I recommend to take this course, it was very clear and a lot of sustainable data
Ankit Kumar Singh 2 weeks ago
Well articulated lectures. It gave a complete new perspective regarding climate change and most importantly, the emphasis on ‘No Silver Bullet’ to fight climate change, provided a microscopic POV on the topic. Special thanks to Prof. Rebonato for making for simplifying this complex topic.