Climate Change 101
Dr. Morgan Levy introduces the fundamentals of climate change from an Earth science perspective, covering the Earth’s energy balance, greenhouse gases, and climate models. She links global climate projections—such as temperature rise, sea level change, and extreme weather, to unequal regional and social impacts, emphasizing climate justice.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this lecture are to:
- Understand components of the earth systems that govern climate and climate change
- Gain literacy with climate science terms and concepts
- Recognize and interpret different forms of climate science information
- Understand features of climate change that are relevant to climate justice
Dr. Morgan Levy is an assistant professor at UC San Diego, with appointments in Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the School of Global Policy and Strategy. She studies hydroclimate, water systems, and their impacts on ecosystems and human health.
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