Extreme Weather 101

Extreme Weather 101, available at Free, has an average rating of 4.6, with 25 lectures, 15 quizzes, based on 648 reviews, and has 8375 subscribers.

You will learn about By the end of this course, you will understand the relationship between climate change and extreme weather. You will be able to describe historical weather trends and projections for the future. You will have access to tips and tools to help you prepare for extreme weather events that may occur where you live. This course is ideal for individuals who are This course is for anyone interested in learning "the basics" about extreme weather, climate change and preparedness. It is particularly useful for This course is for anyone interested in learning "the basics" about extreme weather, climate change and preparedness.

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Summary

Title: Extreme Weather 101

Price: Free

Average Rating: 4.6

Number of Lectures: 25

Number of Quizzes: 15

Number of Published Lectures: 25

Number of Published Quizzes: 15

Number of Curriculum Items: 40

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 40

Original Price: Free

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will understand the relationship between climate change and extreme weather.
You will be able to describe historical weather trends and projections for the future.
You will have access to tips and tools to help you prepare for extreme weather events that may occur where you live.

Who Should Attend

This course is for anyone interested in learning "the basics" about extreme weather, climate change and preparedness.

Target Audiences

This course is for anyone interested in learning "the basics" about extreme weather, climate change and preparedness.

Hurricanes, droughts, tornadoes, snowstorms, flooding…extreme weather can happen at any time, anywhere and it affects all of us. In 2014, the United States experienced eight weather and climate disasters with losses exceeding one billion dollars each, including drought in the West, five severe storm events, flooding in Michigan and the Northeast, and a winter storm that affected the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast.

In this course, you will learn "the basics" about extreme weather and climate change. Through videos, quizzes and toolkits with tips and links to trusted resources, you will learn more about:

how scientists know the climate is changing and how climate change impacts extreme weather;
national and regional extreme weather trends in the United States over various time scales;
projected changes in extreme weather in the United States;
the health and environmental impacts of extreme weather and climate change;
how to prepare yourself and your family for the impacts of extreme weather and climate change.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome

Lecture 1: Welcome to Extreme Weather 101

Chapter 2: The Basics

Lecture 1: Weather and Climate

Lecture 2: Climate Change and Global Warming

Lecture 3: Understanding the Extreme Weather-Climate Change Relationship

Chapter 3: Regional Climate Trends in the United States

Lecture 1: Regional Climate Trends in the United States

Chapter 4: Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Overview

Lecture 2: Basic Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 5: Extreme Heat in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Extreme Heat

Lecture 2: Extreme Heat Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 6: Extreme Cold & Winter Storms in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Extreme Cold & Winter Storms

Lecture 2: Extreme Cold & Winter Storms Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 7: Extreme Precipitation in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Extreme Precipitation

Lecture 2: Extreme Precipitation and Flooding Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 8: Atlantic Hurricanes in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Atlantic Hurricanes

Lecture 2: Hurricane Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 9: Thunderstorms & Tornadoes in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Thunderstorms & Tornadoes

Lecture 2: Thunderstorms Preparedness Toolkit

Lecture 3: Tornadoes Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 10: Drought in a Changing Climate

Lecture 1: Drought

Lecture 2: Drought Preparedness Toolkit

Lecture 3: Wildfire Preparedness Toolkit

Chapter 11: Conclusion

Lecture 1: Conclusion

Lecture 2: References

Lecture 3: Visual References

Chapter 12: BONUS LECTURE: New course, Dealing with Drought, now available

Lecture 1: BONUS LECTURE: New course: Dealing with Drought

Instructors

National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 12 votes
2 stars: 15 votes
3 stars: 95 votes
4 stars: 264 votes
5 stars: 262 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

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