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COURSES
GLOBAL WARMING: CHANGING CO2URSE
A FOUR -SESSION COURSE FOR THE WORKPLACE, HOME OR CENTER OF FAITH
“We
are no longer passive victims of the climate system’s slow oscillations:
we are now, as a collective, atmospheric engineers.”
-Alan AtKisson
Purpose:
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To explore personal values and habits at they relate to climate change.
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To understand the history and science of global warming.
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To empower individuals to take action to curb global warming.
Topics Covered
Off Course: Communities around the world are experiencing the effects of global warming. This session explores personal responses to climate change and why society has been slow to respond.
Collision Course:To better understand the complexities of global warming, this session breaks down the history and science of global climate change, and identifies our participation in this ecological crisis.
Changing Course: Although global warming is a daunting issue, there are accessible and significant actions we can all take. This session explores new strategies for addressing climate change and considers personal action to mitigate the effects of global warming.
Setting a New Course:What will it take to create a sustainable future? Explore our individual and collective power to shape an effective response to climate change, enabling future generations to meet their needs.
"Climate
change is for real. We have just a small window of opportunity and it is
closing rather rapidly. There is not a moment to lose."
- Dr. Rajendra Pachauri (Chairman of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)