We have seen now the projected potential future changes in climate. What practical impacts might they have? On human civilization? On ecosystems? Necessarily, the answers to these questions are complex and nuanced. They involve integrating a number of uncertain factors—the future greenhouse emissions pathways, the resulting changes in climate, and how human and natural systems might respond to those changes.
By the end of Lesson 9, you should be able to:
Please refer to the Syllabus for specific time frames and due dates.
The following is an overview of the required activities for Lesson 9. Detailed directions and submission instructions are located within this lesson.
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