Explore the causes, consequences, and future of the greenhouse effect online.
Overview:
The greenhouse effect is often discussed, rarely understood, and frequently underestimated. This course delves into the science and social implications of greenhouse gases, climate change, and how human actions impact atmospheric balance. Whether you’re trying to impress at dinner parties or simply curious about carbon dioxide, this course ensures you’ll sound like you’ve read more than a headline.
In two briskly paced modules, you’ll examine greenhouse gas types, emissions trends, climate modelling, and the policies circling global warming. We won’t tell you what to believe—but we’ll give you enough material to decide whether you should walk to the shop next time.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand key contributors to the greenhouse effect and climate change.
- Identify different greenhouse gases and their atmospheric behaviours.
- Interpret climate models and their scientific limitations.
- Explore historical shifts in global temperature and emissions.
- Analyse global responses to rising greenhouse gas emissions.
- Recognise everyday behaviours affecting the greenhouse effect.
Who is This Course For
- Those curious about climate without a science degree.
- Teachers wanting digestible resources for environmental topics.
- Sustainability advocates brushing up on science-based facts.
- Policy students needing a climate change foundation.
- Writers covering climate change in media or fiction.
- Environmental researchers at the early study stage.
- Students pursuing geography, biology or related fields.
- Anyone tired of pretending they understand climate graphs.
Career Path
- Environmental Consultant – £32,000 per year
- Climate Policy Analyst – £36,500 per year
- Sustainability Officer – £34,000 per year
- Energy Analyst – £39,000 per year
- Environmental Campaign Coordinator – £31,000 per year
- Science Writer (Climate Focus) – £30,000 per year
