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Climate Science Short Course

Understand climate change with data. Master climate science through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Climate Science Course

This Climate Science short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online climate science course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Climate Fundamentals

Greenhouse effect, carbon cycles, and solutions

greenhouse effect explainedcarbon cycleevidence for climate changeclimate models simplifiedrenewable energy overviewindividual vs systemic actioncarbon footprint calculation
2

Earth's Climate System

How climate works

atmosphere layerssolar energy and Earthocean circulationcarbon cyclewater cyclealbedo effectnatural climate variability
3

Greenhouse Effect

Understanding warming

greenhouse gases identifiedCO2 and methane sourcesenhanced greenhouse effectfeedback loopstipping pointsocean acidificationhistorical CO2 levels
4

Climate Evidence

Data behind climate change

temperature recordsice core datasea level measurementsglacier retreatextreme weather trendsocean temperature datasatellite observations
5

Climate Impacts

Effects on nature and society

rising sea levelsextreme weather eventsecosystem disruptionfood security threatswater scarcityhuman health impactsclimate refugees
6

Energy Transition

Moving to clean energy

solar energywind powerhydroelectric and geothermalnuclear energy debatebattery storagegrid modernizationenergy efficiency
7

Climate Solutions

Technologies and strategies

carbon capturereforestationsustainable agriculturecircular economygreen buildingcarbon marketsgeoengineering debate
8

Climate Policy

Governance and agreements

Paris AgreementIPCC reportsnational climate planscarbon taxes and tradingenvironmental regulationscorporate climate commitmentsclimate justice
9

Individual Action

What you can do

carbon footprint calculationdietary changestransportation choiceshome energy reductionconsumer choicesadvocacy and votingcommunity organizing
10

Climate Mastery

Advanced climate knowledge

climate modelingadaptation strategiesclimate communicationenvironmental economicsindigenous knowledgefuture scenarioscareer paths in climate

What You'll Learn in This Climate Science Course

greenhouse effect explained
carbon cycle
evidence for climate change
climate models simplified
renewable energy overview
individual vs systemic action
carbon footprint calculation
atmosphere layers
solar energy and Earth
ocean circulation
carbon cycle
water cycle
albedo effect
natural climate variability

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Start this climate science short course today. Swipe through AI-powered tiles, earn badges, and build a daily learning habit — no experience needed.

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