Climate Change Science and Engineering Fundamentals

Addressing global warming requires a deep understanding of both the natural processes driving change and the technical innovations designed to manage it. This course provides a clear foundation in the science and engineering principles necessary to navigate the climate crisis. You will move from general awareness to a technical understanding of how the Earth's climate system works and how engineering can be applied to reduce carbon footprints and transition to clean energy. Through this course, you will: * Understand the physical mechanisms of the greenhouse effect and anthropogenic climate drivers. * Analyze the data behind climate modeling and historical temperature trends. * Evaluate engineering solutions for renewable energy production and storage. * Explore modern carbon capture technologies and their role in mitigation. * Examine the intersection of climate policy, carbon markets, and sustainable engineering. * Apply life cycle assessment principles to evaluate the environmental impact of various technologies. The material begins with essential terminology and atmospheric physics before transitioning into practical engineering strategies and the socio-economic frameworks that support global climate action. This course is designed for beginners with an interest in environmental science or engineering; no prior technical background or specific prerequisites are required. Gain the knowledge needed to contribute to a sustainable future through informed scientific and engineering perspectives.