How and Why the Climate is Changing

1. Introduction to Climate Science & Climate Change

1.1.1 Introduction to Climate Science & Climate Change

1.1.2 Video: What is Climate? Climate Change Lines of Evidence: Chapter 1

This video helps summarize what is known about climate and climate change. This is part one of a seven-part series by the Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate of the National Research Council and the National Academy of Sciences.

1.1.3 Video: The Earth's Energy Balance

Earth's energy balance will enable you to understand radiative equilibrium. You will also be able to recognize that the temperature of earth depends on the amount of solar energy that it absorbs.

Course Downloads

BCC Syllabus

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The BCC syllabus.

BCC Complete Download

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Download the entire BCC course, including all reference material and original PowerPoint presentations.

BCC Reference Material

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The reference material download contains all reference PDF publications and posters for the BCC course.