Lecture one notes for enviro

Facing the Climate Crisis Together

Eric discusses the science, impacts, and urgency of climate change, covering rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. He reflects on how personal experiences have shaped his advocacy while exploring solutions like international agreements and grassroots efforts. From the Paris Climate Agreement to coral reef preservation, this episode underscores the need for collective action.

Climate Change, Justice, and the Anthropocene

This episode unpacks the basics of climate change, from historical temperature variations to the Anthropocene epoch’s markers like rising greenhouse gases. We examine climate change as a wicked social problem, stressing its unequal impacts on vulnerable populations and small island nations. Finally, we explore sustainable living solutions and how individuals can make a difference.