What are some of the major driving forces behind both the risks of climate change and our vulnerabilities to that change? Which scientific experts would be best able to assemble a comprehensive assessment of climate change risks? What type of policymakers should be involved, and at what levels (local, regional, national and international)?

Explain why you agree or disagree with most of the world’s climate scientists that (a) atmospheric warming and climate change are happening now, (b) human activities are the dominant cause of current atmospheric warming and climate change, (c) only action by humans can slow the rate of atmospheric warming and climate change and avert or delay their projected harmful environmental, health, and economic effects.

Year after year we continue to read headlines that declare "this is the warmest year on record". What are the underlying causes of this warming trend? Why are there differences between land and ocean warming? What can be done to reverse these trends? Please be sure to reference your article (include information about it) in your answer and define any scientific terms your audience may not know.

What are some of the remarkable and dynamic characteristics of the Colorado environment?  What do you perceive are some of the unique challenges that the Colorado environment poses that have effected human populations throughout our history?

Wha does the mono-casual theory have to do with climate crisis?

What kinds of feedbacks may amplify the process of global warming, and why?

If in the near future the scientific community decides with absolute certainty that there is only a 50% chance that climate change will occur. Why might we want to still move forward with reducing emissions to prevent climate change without higher certainty?   a. because it is the right thing to do   b. because the potential impacts of climate change pose a serious threat to mankind   c. because protecting nature is more important than money   d. because it is politically advantageous, although not fully necessary at that level of certainty

What are the two main approaches to tackle the problem of global warming and climate change?  compare the two approaches along the following dimensions:     Relative size of benefits versus costs.   Relative timing of benefits versus costs (e.g., immediate or distant). Why does this matter a lot?   Based on the current state of scientific and economic knowledge, which of the two types of policy is most likely to be cost-effective? Does it mean it will be used? Explain.

Considering your knowledge and wisdom gained in this course you are now ready to start your career as an ecologist-for-hire. Your first gig is in Crystal Cove State Park near in Southern California. Your first assignment is to survey the area and determine information on the ecosystem. Answer the following questions: Describe the Biome and marine ecosystem of the park and identify examples of disturbances in each ) Please write down the name of the website you used