Welcome to Global Warming Learning Module

Global warming is a complex global issue, which has been the subject of many conferences among nations with very little progress. It also affects almost every living being on planet earth to some degree. It has claimed many lives in the past and has cost nations billions of dollars, yet some governments, organization, or even scientists don't believe such a thing exists.
Course Guidance:
​All you need to know about this course is available on the Course Guideline page, under the Resources menu item. Course objectives are explained in detail. Course assignments and activities are spelled out. There are also extra resources available for your benefit under the Resources section. Please use them to gain better understanding of global warming. 

Themes Presented in this Course

Facts & Causes

While colder winters continue to rise in the U.S., many aren’t sure which factors are contributing to such extreme weather and freezing temperatures. The question might be posed, how can it be global warming when it snowed in places like Phoenix and Las Vegas last year? ​ There are many other questions people, politician, and even scientists are still asking about the climate change and its causes. 
  • Is this unusual in Earth's history?
  • Has this happened before?
  • What is the exact cause of this climate change?

​Economical Aspects

One of the most difficult aspect of dealing with climate change and global warming is its economic aspect. Here are a few questions to get you started:
  • How much will it cost?
  • Who is going to pay for it?
  • How should the cost be divided among nations?
  • Can developing countries afford this cost?
  • Is success guaranteed after spending all this money?

Political Aspect

There is a very complex political aspect to global warming, similar to economic aspect. Here is some questions to consider:
  • Why is there disagreements among politicians on global warming?
  • ​What did the politicians agree on in Paris?
  • Why some politicians believe global warming is the most important issue of our time?
  • Why some politicians don't even believe in global warming and think nothing should be done?

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