Brandon Stover | Plato University

How to Solve Climate Change

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Learn to solve one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change. In this course you’ll use systems thinking to understand the causes, systems, and obstacles underlying the climate change challenge and discover a portfolio of possible solutions. Explore our easy-to-understand, science-backed lessons featuring global experts in climate research, policy, technology, and beyond, with actionable advice and practical skills you can learn to start taking action right away without being a scientist! When you're ready to learn more skills, join for FREE at Plato. University/courses/climate-ch...

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Brandon Stover | Plato University

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Causes: How Does Agriculture Cause Climate Change? ft. Navin Ramankutty 13.01.2024 8:25

Today you will learn from expert guest Navin Ramankutty about the agriculture sector, why it contributes to climate change, and how eliminate or mitigate the problems of the agriculture sector to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:06) - What is agriculture? (01:25) - Why is agriculture a problem that causes climate change? (02:09) - Why is agriculture important to address? (03:0...

Causes: How Does Industry Cause Climate Change? ft. Max Åhman 12.01.2024 11:31

Today you will learn from expert guest Max Åhman about the industry sector, why it contributes to climate change, and how eliminate or mitigate the problems of the industry sector to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:55) - What is the industry sector? (02:20) - Why is the industry sector a problem that causes climate change? (03:35) - Why is the industry sector important to add...

Causes: How Does Energy Cause Climate Change? ft. Daniel Kammen 11.01.2024 12:11

Today you will learn from expert guest Daniel Kammen about the energy sector, why it contributes to climate change, and how eliminate or mitigate the problems of the energy sector to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:59) - What is the energy sector? (02:16) - Why is the energy sector a problem that causes climate change? (03:45) - Why is the energy sector important to address?...

Causes: How Does Transportation Cause Climate Change? 10.01.2024 4:53

Today you will learn about the transportation sector, why it contributes to climate change, and how eliminate or mitigate the problems of the transportation sector to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:24) - What is the transportation sector? (00:45) - Why is the transportation sector a problem that causes climate change? (01:23) - Why is the transportation sector important to a...

Systems Thinking Iceberg Model for Climate Change 09.01.2024 10:55

Today you will learn what the iceberg model in systems thinking is, why using the iceberg model will help you discover deeper underlying causes to problems, and how to use the iceberg model to address the climate change problem. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:23) - What is the iceberg model? (02:06) - Why use the iceberg model? (03:13) - How to use the iceberg model (09:07) - Today's activity ---...

Systems: How Does Climate Change Effect Global Supply Chains? 08.01.2024 5:51

Today you will learn about the global supply chain, why it exists, and how we might positively influence them to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:24) - What is the global supply chain? (00:56) - Why do global supply chains exist? (02:02) - How do global supply chains interact with the problem of climate change? (03:09) - How might we positively influence this system to help so...

Systems: What is the Built Environment? ft. Eric Corey Freed 07.01.2024 28:46

Today you will learn from expert guest Eric Corey Freed about the built environment, why it exists, and how we might positively influence this system to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:47) - What is the built environment? (01:41) - Why does the built environment exist? (03:26) - How does the built environment interact with the problem of climate change? (07:06) - Temperature...

Systems: What is the Plastic Lifecycle? ft. Megan Wolff 06.01.2024 18:16

Today you will learn from expert guest Megan Wolff about the plastic lifecycle, why it exists, and how we might positively influence this system to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:39) - What is the plastic lifecycle? (07:17) - Why does plastic exist? (08:59) - How does the plastic lifecycle interact with the problem of climate change? (10:19) - How might we positively influen...

Systems: How Does Climate Change Effect Ecosystems? 05.01.2024 6:21

Today you will learn about ecosystems, why thy exist, and how we might positively influence them to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:24) - What are ecosystems? (00:53) - Why do ecosystems exist? (01:59) - How do ecosystems interact with the problem of climate change? (03:09) - How might we positively influence this system to help solve climate change? (04:03) - Top skills to l...

Systems: What is Carbon Feedback? ft. Pierre Friedlingstein 04.01.2024 12:14

Today you will learn from expert guest Pierre Friedlingstein about carbon feedback cycles, why thy exist, and how we might positively influence them to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:49) - What is the carbon feedback cycle? (02:40) - Why does the carbon feedback cycle exist? (04:06) - How does the carbon feedback cycle interact with the problem of climate change? (06:23) - H...

Systems: What are Climate Systems? ft. Judith Curry 03.01.2024 19:06

Today you will learn from expert guest Judith Curry about climate systems, why thy exist, and how we might positively influence them to solve climate change. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:23) - What is Climate? (05:29) - Why does climate exist? (06:17) - How might we positively influence this system to help solve climate change? (12:18) - Recommend resources on climate (13:12) - Top skills to le...

Introducing Systems Thinking for Climate Change 02.01.2024 10:15

Today you will learn what systems thinking is, the role of systems thinking in critical thinking, why systems thinking is important, and how to use systems thinking to address the climate change problem. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:23) - What is systems thinking? (04:17) - Why does systems thinking matter? (04:41) - How to use systems thinking (09:31) - Today's activity ----- How to Solve Clim...

What is Climate Change? 30.12.2023 16:58

Today you will learn what climate change is from first principles, why it's a problem, why you should care about it, my top 5 recommendations for solutions to climate change, and how you can take action right now as an everyday citizen. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:23) - Top 5 Solutions for Climate Change (06:12) - Course Overview (08:42) - What is climate change? (09:11) - Why is climate chang...