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ENV-410: Science of climate change

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The course equips students with a comprehensive scientific understanding of climate change covering a wide range of topics from physical principles, historical climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, the IPCC assessment to future scenarios and climate action.

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Julia Schmale

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/science-of-climate-change-ENV-410

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http://go.epfl.ch/ENV-410

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Julia Schmale

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/science-of-climate-change-ENV-410

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ENV-410

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Lectures in this course (45)

Climate System: Introduction and Components

Covers the basics of the climate system, climate change, and the Earth's energy balance.

Greenhouse Effect, Clouds, Radiative Forcing

Explores the greenhouse effect, clouds, and radiative forcing, discussing the impact of human activities on Earth's energy balance and climate.

Climate Variability: Cities and Solutions

Discusses the impact of climate variability on cities, exploring solutions and challenges in the context of global warming trends.

Greenhouse Effect: Aerosols and Clouds

Explores the greenhouse effect, aerosols, and clouds' role in climate change and their impact on Earth's energy balance.

Climate Change: Paris Agreement

Covers climate negotiations, the Paris Agreement, carbon budget, emission scenarios, tipping points, and the urgency of reducing emissions.

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